The average train between Cologne and Bad Arolsen takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bad Arolsen. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Bad Arolsen at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hagen Hbf and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Bad Arolsen? 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 Bad Arolsen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bad Arolsen station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Cologne to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Brilon Wald, Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Bad Arolsen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Bad Arolsen is 152.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf, Brilon Wald, Bahnhof, and Korbach Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 32m.