The average train between Melle and Cologne takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Melle 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 Melle and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Melle is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Melle station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Melle to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
Melle to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Melle to Cologne train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Melle and Cologne is 170.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.