The average train between Cologne and Altenbeken takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Altenbeken. 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 2 hours between Cologne and Altenbeken. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Altenbeken at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Altenbeken. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Altenbeken station via Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Cologne to Altenbeken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Altenbeken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.
Book your Cologne to Altenbeken train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Altenbeken is 166.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Altenbeken via Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 2h 28m.