The average train between Gelsenkirchen-Schalke and Cologne takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 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.
Trains run hourly between Gelsenkirchen-Schalke and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen-Schalke is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Grillostr. and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen-Schalke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen-Schalke station and arriving at Cologne station via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Gelsenkirchen-Schalke to Cologne train services, operated by Bogestra, depart from Gelsenkirchen Grillostr. station.
Gelsenkirchen-Schalke to Cologne train services, operated by Bogestra, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen-Schalke and Cologne is 66.2 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–75 and the journey takes 1h 1m. TRI Train Rental GmbH also services this route 3 times a week.