The average train between Cologne and Syke takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Syke. 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 Syke. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Syke at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Syke. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Syke station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Cologne to Syke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Syke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Syke station.
Book your Cologne to Syke train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Syke is 254.9 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Syke via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 48m.