The average train between Vlotho and Cologne takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Vlotho and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vlotho is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Loehne(Westf) and take an average of 3h 44m. 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 44m.
Vlotho to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Vlotho to Cologne train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Vlotho and Cologne is 190.3 km. The road distance is 250 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 2h 6m.