Bad Arolsen to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bad Arolsen and Cologne takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Bad Arolsen 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.

4h 26m
Duration: 219 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brilon

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5h 6m

€27–47

Bad Arolsen to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bad Arolsen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Arolsen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Korbach Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:36 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:22 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:36 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:36 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
10:36 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
12:36 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bad Arolsen to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.