The average train between Cologne and Balve takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Balve. 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 hourly between Cologne and Balve. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Balve at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Hagen Hbf and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Balve? 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 Balve. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Balve station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Cologne to Balve train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Balve train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Balve, Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Balve train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Balve is 77.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Balve, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 3h 5m.