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Cologne to Ahlen trains

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The average train between Cologne and Ahlen takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ahlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 57m
Duration
131 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Hamm(Westf)Hbf

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain train 10 / ...
1h 43m
€27–55

Cologne to Ahlen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Ahlen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Ahlen at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 131.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamm hourly. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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