The average train between Cologne and Steinfurt takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Steinfurt. 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 Steinfurt. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Steinfurt at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Steinfurt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Steinfurt station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Cologne to Steinfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Steinfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Burgsteinfurt, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Steinfurt is 138 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Burgsteinfurt, Bahnhof via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 45m.