The average train between Cologne and Heinsberg takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Heinsberg. 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 Heinsberg. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Heinsberg at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heinsberg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Heinsberg station via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Cologne to Heinsberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Heinsberg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Heinsberg, Bf station.
Book your Cologne to Heinsberg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Heinsberg is 61.2 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Heinsberg, Bf via Aachen, Hbf in around 2h.