The average train between Cologne and Ibbenbüren takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Ibbenbüren. 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 Ibbenbüren. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Ibbenbüren at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ibbenbüren. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ibbenbüren station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Cologne to Ibbenbüren train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ibbenbüren train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Ibbenbüren train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Ibbenbüren is 158.7 km. The road distance is 227 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–160 and the journey takes 2h 10m.