The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Enschede
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Enschede is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Enschede will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Enschede on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Enschede
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Enschede among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 143 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€25 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Enschede train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 616 · RB 20210 | On time 7:16 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h11 | 10:27 AM Enschede station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 545 · RB 20262 | On time 7:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h32 | 10:57 AM Enschede station | 1 transfer | |
RE 28508 · RE 10211 · RB 20262 | On time 7:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h26 | 10:57 AM Enschede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 220 · IC 3630 · 31231 · RE RS23 | On time 7:41 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h15 | 10:56 AM Enschede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 220 · IC 3630 · IC 1735 | On time 7:41 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 11:14 AM Enschede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 206 · RB 20212 | On time 8:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h16 | 11:27 AM Enschede station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 847 · RB 20264 | On time 8:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h31 | 11:57 AM Enschede station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2204 · RE 10213 · RB 20264 | On time 8:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 11:57 AM Enschede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 614 · RB 20214 | On time 9:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h16 | 12:27 PM Enschede station | 1 transfer | |
RE 28512 · RE 10215 · RB 20266 | On time 9:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h26 | 12:57 PM Enschede station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 128 · IC 3638 · 31239 · RE RS23 | On time 9:41 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h15 | 12:56 PM Enschede station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 128 · IC 3638 · IC 1743 | On time 9:41 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h33 | 1:14 PM Enschede station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Enschede
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:38 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express from Cologne to Enschede trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express trains will get you between Cologne and Enschede from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
National Express
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Enschede

When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen. When arriving in Enschede, you can end your route in train stations like Enschede, Enschede De Eschmarke and Enschede Drienerlo.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Enschede, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Enschede
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Yilmaz
- Bistro im Park
- Restaurant Fernandes
- Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Stationsplein.
- Restaurant Fellini Enschede
- De Kater
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- IntercityHotel Enschede
- Van der Valk Hotel Enschede
- U Parkhotel
- Located in the main hall
- 885 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and Sprinter services
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