The average train between Ruhr and Cologne takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ruhr 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 every 30 minutes between Ruhr and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Ruhr is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ruhr station and arriving at Cologne station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Ruhr to Cologne train services, operated by DVG, depart from Duisburg Karlstr. station.
Ruhr to Cologne train services, operated by DVG, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Ruhr and Cologne is 59.7 km. The road distance is 67 km.
National Express operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Koeln Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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