The average train between Verden and Cologne takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Verden 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 Verden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Verden is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Verden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Verden station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Verden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Verden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Verden to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Verden and Cologne is 271.1 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.