The average train between Cologne and Oberhausen takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cologne to Oberhausen. 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 30 minutes between Cologne and Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Oberhausen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Cologne to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Oberhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Oberhausen is 60.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €12–55 and the journey takes 46 min. Three other operators also service this route.