Cologne to Enschede train with Deutsche Bahn (RB,RE,ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Enschede

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Deutsche Bahn
07:38AM3h19
Cologne
10:57AMEnschede
191One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
04:09AM3h35
Cologne
07:44AMEnschede
201One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrain
01:00PM5h40
Cologne
06:40PMEnschede
241One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:31AM3h26
Cologne
09:57AMEnschede
391One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
12:31PM3h26
Cologne
03:57PMEnschede
391One-way
0 transfers

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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Bus

€25

Average price

€21

Average price

Cheapest

3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 59m

Average total duration

6h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Cologne to Enschede train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:29 AM
Last updated at 12:29 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 616 · RB 20210
On time
7:16 AM Cologne Hbf
3h11
10:27 AM Enschede station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 545 · RB 20262
On time
7:25 AM Cologne Hbf
3h32
10:57 AM Enschede station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRE 28508 · RE 10211 · RB 20262
On time
7:31 AM Cologne Hbf
3h26
10:57 AM Enschede station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 220 · IC 3630 · 31231 · RE RS23
On time
7:41 AM Cologne Hbf
3h15
10:56 AM Enschede station
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 220 · IC 3630 · IC 1735
On time
7:41 AM Cologne Hbf
3h33
11:14 AM Enschede station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 206 · RB 20212
On time
8:11 AM Cologne Hbf
3h16
11:27 AM Enschede station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 847 · RB 20264
On time
8:26 AM Cologne Hbf
3h31
11:57 AM Enschede station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnIC 2204 · RE 10213 · RB 20264
On time
8:38 AM Cologne Hbf
3h19
11:57 AM Enschede station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 614 · RB 20214
On time
9:11 AM Cologne Hbf
3h16
12:27 PM Enschede station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRE 28512 · RE 10215 · RB 20266
On time
9:31 AM Cologne Hbf
3h26
12:57 PM Enschede station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 128 · IC 3638 · 31239 · RE RS23
On time
9:41 AM Cologne Hbf
3h15
12:56 PM Enschede station
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 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

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Trains from Cologne to Enschede run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9

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

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 11m
Cheapest Price
€19
Deutsche Bahn frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
€50
National Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Enschede

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Enschede easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Enschede.
FAQs
The train time to Enschede from Cologne is on average 3 h 26 min   for the 142 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Enschede from Cologne by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cologne to Enschede leaves at 07: 09. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cologne to Enschede leaves at 21: 12.
There are 31 trains a day from Cologne to Enschede which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Cologne to Enschede train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Enschede from Cologne to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 12.

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.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Enschede by train is February.
Yes, you can take a train between Cologne and Enschede.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne to Enschede

Cologne
Enschede
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Enschede.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Köln-EhrenfeldWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
  • Burger King
  • Café Franck
  • Eichendorf
Hotel
Hotel
  • Kölnotel
  • Black Hotels
Köln-Mülheim WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Dining
Dining
  • Zum Piccolo
  • Kolpinghaus
  • Pizzeria Marco Polo
  • Grill Stube
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pension Europa
  • Hotel Geisler
  • The niu Mill
Köln/Bonn FlughafenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Dining
Dining
  • Café Bistro Leysieffer
  • Mishba
  • Ständige Vertretung
  • Kamps
Köln-ChorweilerWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
Dining
Dining
  • Weiler Kebap
  • Başak Grill
  • Le'zzet
  • Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
Hotel
Hotel
  • Haus Wester
Köln Messe/DeutzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Imbiss Athena
  • Arena Grill
  • Cafe Especial
  • Joe Champs
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pension Helenenwall
  • Zur guten Quelle
  • Zum Goldenen Hut
  • Merlin
Köln Airport-BusinessparkWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Dining
Dining
  • Yilmaz
  • Bistro im Park
  • Restaurant Fernandes
  • Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
Köln, Porz BfWifiLockersShoppingParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
9 km

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