The average train between Cologne and Geleen takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Geleen. 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 Geleen. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Geleen at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Geleen station via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Cologne to Geleen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Geleen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Geleen Oost station.
The distance between Cologne and Geleen is 78.6 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Geleen Oost via Aachen Hbf and Heerlen in around 1h 47m.