The average train between Cologne and Soest takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Soest. 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 2 hours between Cologne and Soest. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Soest at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Soest. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Soest station via Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Cologne to Soest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Soest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamm station.
Book your Cologne to Soest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Soest is 107.6 km. The road distance is 145 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamm hourly. Tickets cost €22–95 and the journey takes 1h 17m.