Train Cologne to Salzkotten from €48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Salzkotten takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Salzkotten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration: 212 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hamm to Salzkotten, Bahnhoftrain Rb89

2h 42m

€40–83

Cologne to Salzkotten train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Salzkotten. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Salzkotten at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:25 PM → 9:29 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 10:29 PM
3h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2:09 AM → 5:29 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
4:25 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

2:09 AM → 5:29 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
4:25 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

4:25 AM → 7:29 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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