The average train between Cologne and Valkenburg takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Valkenburg. 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 Valkenburg. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Valkenburg at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Valkenburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Valkenburg station via Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Cologne to Valkenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Valkenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Valkenburg station.
Book your Cologne to Valkenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Valkenburg is 78.8 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Valkenburg via Aachen Hbf in around 1h 32m.