The average train between Cologne and Soltau takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Soltau. 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 Soltau. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Soltau at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Soltau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Soltau station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Cologne to Soltau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Soltau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Soltau(Han) station.
Book your Cologne to Soltau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Soltau is 302.3 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Soltau(Han) via Hannover Hbf in around 4h 21m.