Train Cologne to Varel from €111 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Varel takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 47m
Duration: 344 km
Distance: €111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 48m

€94–288

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

10:11 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
1:11 PM → 5:59 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:13 AM → 7:59 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 8:58 AM
5h 4m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:13 AM → 7:59 AM
5h 46m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 8:58 AM
5h 4m • 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 Monday, May 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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Frequently asked questions

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