The average train between Cologne and Nordhorn takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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 every 2 hours between Cologne and Nordhorn. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Nordhorn at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Rheine and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nordhorn. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nordhorn station via Rheine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Cologne to Nordhorn train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Nordhorn train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rheine station.
Book your Cologne to Nordhorn train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG.
The distance between Cologne and Nordhorn is 166.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
National Express operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Rheine hourly, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.