Cologne to Varel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Varel takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Varel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 44m
Duration: 344 km
Distance: €63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Re18 / ...

4h 44m

€45–101

Cologne to Varel train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Varel. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Varel at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:11 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:11 PM → 11:59 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:11 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:59 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:59 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:59 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:59 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:59 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:59 AM
5h 50m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Varel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.