The average train between Cologne and Teutoburg Forest takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Teutoburg Forest. 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 hourly between Cologne and Teutoburg Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Teutoburg Forest at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Teutoburg Forest. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Teutoburg Forest station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Cologne to Teutoburg Forest train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Teutoburg Forest train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and Teutoburg Forest is 168.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.