The average train between Vlotho and Cologne takes 3h 5m 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.
Trains run every 3 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 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vlotho to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Vlotho station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Vlotho to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Vlotho to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Vlotho to Cologne train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Vlotho and Cologne is 190.3 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–170 and the journey takes 2h 13m.