The average train between Cologne and Witten takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Witten. 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 Witten. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Witten at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Witten. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Witten station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Cologne to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Witten Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Witten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Witten is 63.3 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Witten Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 7m.