The average train between Cologne and Verden takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Verden. 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 Verden. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Verden at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Verden. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Verden station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Cologne to Verden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Verden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Verden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Verden is 271.1 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 3h 3m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.