The average train between Cologne and Nordhorn takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Nordhorn. 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 Nordhorn. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Nordhorn at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Nordhorn? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nordhorn. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nordhorn station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Cologne to Nordhorn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Nordhorn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Nordhorn train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Nordhorn is 166.7 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €27–95 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Two other operators also service this route.