The average train between Cologne and Geilenkirchen takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Geilenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Geilenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Geilenkirchen at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Geilenkirchen station via MG Rheydt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Cologne to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Geilenkirchen station.
Book your Cologne to Geilenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Geilenkirchen is 58.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Geilenkirchen via Rheydt Hbf in around 1h 21m.