The average train between Cologne and Wilhelmshaven takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven. 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 Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Cologne to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Cologne and Wilhelmshaven is 299.4 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 5h 10m.