The average train between Cologne and Lemgo takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Lemgo. 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 2 hours between Cologne and Lemgo. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Lemgo at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lemgo. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lemgo station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Cologne to Lemgo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lemgo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lemgo, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Lemgo is 181.7 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lemgo, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h.