The average train between Cologne and Rheda takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Rheda. 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 Rheda. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Rheda at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rheda. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rheda station via Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Cologne to Rheda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rheda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheda-Wiedenbrueck station.
Book your Cologne to Rheda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Eurobahn.
The distance between Cologne and Rheda is 138.3 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Rheda-Wiedenbrueck via Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 2h 1m.