The average train between Cologne and Kessel takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Kessel. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Kessel. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Kessel at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Mönchengladbach Hbf and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kessel. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kessel station via MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Cologne to Kessel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kessel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Venlo station.
The distance between Cologne and Kessel is 73.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Reuver via Mönchengladbach Hbf and Venlo in around 2h 23m.