The average train between Detmold and Cologne takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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.
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 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Detmold to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Detmold to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Detmold to Cologne train tickets online with Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Detmold and Cologne is 174 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 2h 6m.