The average train between Aalten and Cologne takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalten 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 4 hours between Aalten and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Aalten is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Bocholt, Bustreff and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aalten to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aalten station and arriving at Cologne station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Aalten to Cologne train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Bocholt station.
Aalten to Cologne train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Aalten to Cologne train tickets online with RRReis, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aalten and Cologne is 113.2 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Aalten, Busstation/Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Bocholt, Bustreff, Bocholt, Bahnhof, Bocholt, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 57m.