The average train between Cologne and Melle takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Melle. 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 Melle. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Melle at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

2h 47m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

3h 48m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Melle. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Melle station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Cologne to Melle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Melle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Melle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Melle is 170.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.