Detmold to Cologne Trains

Detmold to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Cologne takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Detmold to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration: 216 km
Distance: €41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re82
Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...

2h 35m

€23–88

Detmold to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Detmold and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:40 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 2:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 3:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:40 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 2:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
Show more

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