The average train between Emmerich and Cologne takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Emmerich 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 Emmerich and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Emmerich is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Emmerich to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Emmerich station and arriving at Cologne station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Emmerich to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Emmerich station.
Emmerich to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Emmerich to Cologne train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Emmerich and Cologne is 111.9 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Emmerich to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 12m.