The average train between Cologne and Gronau takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Gronau. 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 Gronau. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Gronau at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Gronau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gronau station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Cologne to Gronau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gronau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gronau, Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Gronau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Gronau is 142.2 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gronau, Bahnhof via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 11m.