The average train between Cologne and Heinsberg takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. 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 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Heinsberg at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Neuss Hbf and take an average of 2h 58m. 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 Neuss Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Cologne to Heinsberg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Heinsberg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heinsberg, Bf station.
Book your Cologne to Heinsberg train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Heinsberg is 61.2 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Heinsberg, Bf via Neuss Hbf and Geilenkirchen, Lindern Bf in around 2h 8m.