Cologne to Salzkotten Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Salzkotten takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Salzkotten. 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 20m
Duration: 184 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hamm to Salzkotten, Bahnhoftrain Rb89

2h 21m

€35–110

Cologne to Salzkotten train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Salzkotten. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Salzkotten at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:44 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:54 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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