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Cologne to Emmen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Emmen takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Emmen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
312 km
Distance
€62
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
  3. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain train
4h 8m
€41–96

Cologne to Emmen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Emmen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Emmen at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Emmen? 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.

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  • Distance: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Emmen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Emmen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 4h 8m.

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