The average train between Cologne and Osnabrück takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne to Osnabrück. 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 Osnabrück. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Osnabrück at 10:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Osnabrück Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
Cologne to Osnabrück train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Osnabrück train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Osnabrück is 167.2 km. The road distance is 198 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.