Cologne to Vechta Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Vechta takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Vechta. 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 12m
Duration: 265 km
Distance: €64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechtatrain Rb58

3h 52m

€45–104

Cologne to Vechta train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Vechta. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Vechta at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:11 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
4h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:28 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:28 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:28 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:28 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:00 AM → 8:28 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:00 AM → 8:28 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:28 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:28 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:09 AM → 6:28 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 8:28 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 9:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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