The average train between Dorsten and Cologne takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Dorsten 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 Dorsten and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorsten is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorsten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dorsten station and arriving at Cologne station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Dorsten to Cologne train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Dorsten Bf station.
Dorsten to Cologne train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Dorsten and Cologne is 81 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Dorsten Bf to Köln Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 1h 28m.