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Detmold to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Cologne takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
216 km
Distance
€46
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain train Re82
  2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
2h 28m
€23–83

Detmold to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Detmold and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 34m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 34m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 34m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 34m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 34m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 34m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 216.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 28m.

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