The average train between Norderstedt and Cologne takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Norderstedt 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 every 3 hours between Norderstedt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Norderstedt is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof Süd and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Norderstedt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Norderstedt station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Norderstedt to Cologne train services, operated by Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Norderstedt to Cologne train services, operated by Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Norderstedt and Cologne is 368.9 km. The road distance is 456 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 4h 1m.