The average train between Cologne and Osterode am Harz takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Osterode am Harz. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Osterode am Harz. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Osterode am Harz at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 21m • 1 change
5h 40m • 1 change
5h 20m • 1 change
5h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Osterode am Harz? 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 Osterode am Harz. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Osterode am Harz station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Cologne to Osterode am Harz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Osterode am Harz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osterode am Harz Mitte station.
Book your Cologne to Osterode am Harz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Osterode am Harz is 245.7 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Osterode am Harz Mitte via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h.