The average train between Enschede and Cologne takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Enschede 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 Enschede and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Enschede is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Enschede to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Enschede station and arriving at Cologne station via Muenster(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Enschede to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Enschede station.
Enschede to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Enschede to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Enschede and Cologne is 142.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Enschede to Köln Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 16m.