Train Varel to Cologne from €110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Varel and Cologne takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Varel 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.

4h 47m
Duration: 344 km
Distance: €110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Varel Bahnhof to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re18
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4h 36m

€90–287

Varel to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Varel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Varel is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:58 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:58 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:58 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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