Train Detmold to Cologne from €51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Cologne takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 216 km
Distance: €51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re82
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2h 31m

€39–113

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 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

3:40 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 7:35 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 8:32 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:40 PM → 9:35 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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