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Vlotho to Cologne trains

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The average train between Vlotho and Cologne takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Vlotho 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.

3h 54m
Duration
239 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbftrain train 55 / ...
3h 2m
€42–106

Vlotho to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Vlotho and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vlotho is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 238.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Vlotho, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 13m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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