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Oldenzaal to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oldenzaal and Cologne takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldenzaal 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.

3h 58m
Duration
231 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Oldenzaal to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Oldenzaal and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldenzaal is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express10h 56m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oldenzaal to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 230.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Oldenzaal, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Rheine to Koeln Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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