The average train between Cologne and Rastede takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Rastede. 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 Rastede. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Rastede at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rastede. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rastede station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Cologne to Rastede train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rastede train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rastede station.
Book your Cologne to Rastede train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Cologne and Rastede is 271.1 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rastede via Osnabrück Hbf in around 4h 35m.