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Cologne to Osnabrück trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 12m
Duration
201 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cologne to Osnabrück train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Osnabrück? 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.

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  • Distance: 200.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Osnabrück, Germany?

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.

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