The average train between Soltau and Cologne takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Soltau 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 Soltau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Soltau is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Soltau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Soltau station and arriving at Cologne station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Soltau to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Soltau(Han) station.
Soltau to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Soltau to Cologne train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Soltau and Cologne is 302.3 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Soltau(Han) to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hbf in around 4h 13m.