Cologne to Bad Arolsen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bad Arolsen takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Bad Arolsen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration: 422 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Arolsen Bahnhoftrain Rb4

4h 39m

€64–131

Cologne to Bad Arolsen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bad Arolsen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Bad Arolsen at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:34 PM → 8:36 AM
Arrives next day
12h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:36 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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