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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Oberhausen
Showing times and prices for Nov 19
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
62 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Oberhausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Oberhausen will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Oberhausen on Wed, Nov 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
07:38AM0h54
Cologne08:32AMOberhausen
€141One-way
0 transfers
07:19AM0h56
Cologne08:15AMOberhausen
€171One-way
0 transfers
05:14AM1h01
Cologne06:15AMOberhausen
€171One-way
0 transfers
04:15AM1h00
Cologne05:15AMOberhausen
€171One-way
0 transfers
07:09AM1h06
Cologne08:15AMOberhausen
€201One-way
0 transfers
07:38AM0h54
Cologne08:32AMOberhausen
€141One-way
0 transfers
07:19AM0h56
Cologne08:15AMOberhausen
€171One-way
0 transfers
04:15AM1h00
Cologne05:15AMOberhausen
€171One-way
0 transfers
05:14AM1h01
Cologne06:15AMOberhausen
€171One-way
0 transfers
07:09AM1h06
Cologne08:15AMOberhausen
€201One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Cologne to Oberhausen train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Oberhausen trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 12:15 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 19 · ICE 220 | On time 7:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 8:31 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S 12 · ICE 824 · RB 31252 | On time 7:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 8:40 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S 6 · RE 89875 | On time 7:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h38 | 9:15 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 19 · ICE 1014+ VIA 20014 | On time 7:41 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 8:49 AM Oberhausen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Oberhausen
GermanyGermany
Trains from Cologne to Oberhausen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 50m.
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
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
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
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express from Cologne to Oberhausen trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express trains will get you between Cologne and Oberhausen from €10. 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
50m
Cheapest Price
€10
Deutsche Bahn frequency
11 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.
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.
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.
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
49m
Cheapest Price
€16
National Express frequency
14 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 Oberhausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Oberhausen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oberhausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Oberhausen can start from as little as €13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Oberhausen is €20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cologne to Oberhausen train travel time is 41 min for the 62 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cologne to Oberhausen leaves at 07: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cologne to Oberhausen leaves at 22: 55.
Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Cologne to Oberhausen with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the route from Cologne to Oberhausen you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Cologne and Oberhausen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 55.
When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz, Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, Cologne Süd and Cologne Mülheim. When arriving in Oberhausen, you can end your journey in train stations like Oberhausen Hbf and Oberhausen-Sterkrade station.
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 Oberhausen Hbf, located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Oberhausen from Cologne is worth doing with a journey time of 41 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cologne to Oberhausen is September.
Yes, you can take a train to Oberhausen from Cologne.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Oberhausen
Cologne
Oberhausen
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 Oberhausen.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Köln-Ehrenfeld
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
Hotel
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
Köln-Mülheim
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
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
Distance to city center
5 kmDining
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
Hotel
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
Köln/Bonn Flughafen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
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
Distance to city center
13 kmDining
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
Köln Süd
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
Hotel
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
Köln-Chorweiler
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
10 kmDining
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
Hotel
- Haus Wester
Köln Messe/Deutz
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
Hotel
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
The major train station for arrivals in Oberhausen is Oberhausen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oberhausen Hbf for your journey to Oberhausen from Cologne.
Oberhausen Hbf
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Pizzarello
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Lux
Hotel
- Akzent
- Garni
- Hotel Residenz Oberhausen
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Pizza Nizza
- Mandarin China-Spezialitäten
- Teatro
- Franziskaner
Oberhausen-Sterkrade
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Pizzeria Napoli
- Balcanico
- Da Vito
- Friet-van-Piet
Hotel
- Zum weißen Hirsch
- Gasthof Harlos
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