The average train between Cologne and Arena AufSchalke takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Arena AufSchalke. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Arena AufSchalke. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Arena AufSchalke at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 43m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Arena AufSchalke. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Arena AufSchalke station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Cologne to Arena AufSchalke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Arena AufSchalke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena station.
The distance between Cologne and Arena AufSchalke is 69.5 km. The road distance is 96 km.
There is no direct connection from Cologne to Arena AufSchalke. However, you can take the train to Gelsenkirchen Hbf, walk to Gelsenkirchen Hbf, take the line 302 vehicle to Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena, then walk to Arena AufSchalke. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arena AufSchalke via Bochum Hbf, Bochum Hbf, and Gelsenkirchen VELTINS-Arena in around 2h 8m.