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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Balve takes 3h 8m 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.

3h 8m
Duration
119 km
Distance
€26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 19 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Fröndenberg, Bahnhoftrain train
  3. Take the train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Balve, Bahnhoftrain train
3h 5m
€21–62

Cologne to Balve train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Balve. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Balve at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Hagen Hbf and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 119.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Balve, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Balve, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 3h 5m.

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