What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ahlen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ahlen is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Ahlen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ahlen is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ahlen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Ahlen(Westf). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ahlen?

The distance between Cologne and Ahlen is 137 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Ahlen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ahlen without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 2h 15m and costs €19 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Ahlen?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Cologne to Ahlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ahlen train from?

Cologne to Ahlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Ahlen train arrive?

Cologne to Ahlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ahlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ahlen is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Cologne to Ahlen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Ahlen?

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Where can I stay near Ahlen?

There are 289+ hotels available in Ahlen.

Cologne to Ahlen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Ahlen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Dortmund
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)train Re
2h 15m
€19–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)train Re
2h 15m
Drive 132.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ahlencar 132.8 km
1h 24m
€19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Ahlen(Westf)train Re
2h 16m
€28–40

Cologne to Ahlen by train

136Weekly Trains

2h 15mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 137.3 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ahlen(Westf) via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 15m.

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