The average train between Cologne and Ahaus takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ahaus. 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 Cologne and Ahaus. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Ahaus at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Ahaus? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ahaus. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ahaus station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Cologne to Ahaus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ahaus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ahaus, Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Ahaus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Ahaus is 127.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ahaus, Bahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Dülmen, Bahnhof in around 2h 59m.