The average train between Oldenburg and Cologne takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldenburg is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oldenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oldenburg station and arriving at Cologne station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Oldenburg to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station.
Oldenburg to Cologne train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Oldenburg to Cologne train tickets online with NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Oldenburg and Cologne is 260.3 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Köln Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 4h 5m.