The average train between Cologne and Soest takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 hours between Cologne and Soest. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Soest at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. 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 Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Cologne to Soest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Soest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Cologne to Soest train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Soest is 179.3 km. The road distance is 231 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.