Cologne to Osnabrück train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,EC)

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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Osnabrück

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

£19

Average

£22

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Osnabrück is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

FlixTrain

06:592h14

Cologne Hbf

09:13Osnabrück Hbf

£191One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

15:002h13

Cologne Hbf

17:13Osnabrück Hbf

£201One-way

0 changes

IC 2006

15:462h33

Cologne Hbf

18:19Osnabrück Hbf

£231One-way

1 change

IC 2200

13:462h32

Cologne Hbf

16:18Osnabrück Hbf

£231One-way

1 change

IC 2202

11:462h33

Cologne Hbf

14:19Osnabrück Hbf

£251One-way

1 change

Cologne to Osnabrück train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixTrain FlixTrain FlixTrainFlixTrain	06:59 Cologne Hbf	2h14	09:13 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 616 Deutsche BahnICE 616	08:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	10:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn RE 95448 Deutsche BahnRE 95448	08:31 Cologne Hbf	2h39	11:10 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1014 Deutsche BahnICE 1014	08:51 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h19	11:10 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 206 Deutsche BahnICE 206	09:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	11:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn IC 2441 Deutsche BahnIC 2441	09:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h57	12:12 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn IC 2204 Deutsche BahnIC 2204	09:38 Cologne Hbf	2h41	12:19 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 614 Deutsche BahnICE 614	10:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	12:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1022 Deutsche BahnICE 1022	10:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h07	12:21 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn RE 95452 Deutsche BahnRE 95452	10:31 Cologne Hbf	2h39	13:10 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 202 Deutsche BahnICE 202	11:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	13:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn IC 2049 Deutsche BahnIC 2049	11:21 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h51	14:12 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn IC 2202 Deutsche BahnIC 2202	11:46 Cologne Hbf	2h33	14:19 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 612 Deutsche BahnICE 612	12:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	14:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1020 Deutsche BahnICE 1020	12:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h06	14:21 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn RE 95456 Deutsche BahnRE 95456	12:31 Cologne Hbf	2h39	15:10 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 200 Deutsche BahnICE 200	13:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	15:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn IC 2047 Deutsche BahnIC 2047	13:20 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h52	16:12 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn IC 2200 Deutsche BahnIC 2200	13:46 Cologne Hbf	2h32	16:18 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 610 Deutsche BahnICE 610	14:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	16:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 928 Deutsche BahnICE 928	14:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h07	16:21 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn RE 95460 Deutsche BahnRE 95460	14:31 Cologne Hbf	2h39	17:10 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
FlixTrain FlixTrain FlixTrainFlixTrain	15:00 Cologne Hbf	2h13	17:13 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 108 Deutsche BahnICE 108	15:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	17:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1945 Deutsche BahnICE 1945	15:20 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h52	18:12 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn IC 2006 Deutsche BahnIC 2006	15:46 Cologne Hbf	2h33	18:19 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 518 Deutsche BahnICE 518	16:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	18:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn RE 95464 Deutsche BahnRE 95464	16:31 Cologne Hbf	2h39	19:10 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn EC 8 Deutsche BahnEC 8	17:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h06	19:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn IC 2002 Deutsche BahnIC 2002	17:45 Cologne Hbf	2h30	20:15 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 516 Deutsche BahnICE 516	18:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	20:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 28 Deutsche BahnICE 28	18:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h07	20:21 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn RE 95468 Deutsche BahnRE 95468	18:31 Cologne Hbf	2h39	21:10 Osnabrück Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 104 Deutsche BahnICE 104	19:11 Cologne Hbf	2h10	21:21 Osnabrück Hbf	0 changesDirect
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Train times from Cologne to Osnabrück

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

2 h 6 m

Average

2 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

167 km

Of the 34 trains that leave Cologne for Osnabrück every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

EC 8

17:152h06

Cologne Messe/Deutz

19:21Osnabrück Hbf

£331One-way

0 changes

Fastest

ICE 1020

12:152h06

Cologne Messe/Deutz

14:21Osnabrück Hbf

£371One-way

1 change

ICE 28

18:142h07

Cologne Messe/Deutz

20:21Osnabrück Hbf

£471One-way

1 change

ICE 1022

10:142h07

Cologne Messe/Deutz

12:21Osnabrück Hbf

£511One-way

1 change

ICE 928

14:142h07

Cologne Messe/Deutz

16:21Osnabrück Hbf

£301One-way

1 change

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Pro

Pleasant ride

Good seats

Air-conditioned

Cons

Slight delay

The journey from Osnabrück to Cologne was really pleasant. I used to travel this route by car, but with the comfortable seats, the on-board bistro and the good wifi, it's actually always worth taking the train. Only the punctuality is not optimal.

Pro

Price

Cruising speed

Cons

Reliability

The journey in the ICE from Osnabrück to Cologne is very relaxed. There are power sockets at every seat in the train and there is free wifi access which also works well. You could reserve seats and the train was not overcrowded. The headrests are very comfortable and it is very easy to relax and enjoy the journey. The train left on time.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Osnabrück

Trains from Cologne to Osnabrück run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

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

167 km

Average train duration

3h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 10m

First train

01:09

Last train

20:31

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and National Express trains Cologne to Osnabrück

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and National Express train tickets from Cologne to Osnabrück from £6 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Osnabrück from Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Cologne to Osnabrück train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: £16
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 17 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains from Cologne to Osnabrück. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

FlixTrain from Cologne to Osnabrück train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: £6
FlixTrain frequency: 2 a day

National Express is the leading train operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cologne - Osnabrück train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Cologne to Osnabrück train information with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £48
National Express frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Cologne to Osnabrück train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Osnabrück can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Osnabrück is £22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cologne to Osnabrück is 2 h 3 min to travel the 104 mile long journey, with around there are 14 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Osnabrück leaves at 00: 14. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Osnabrück leaves at 23: 53.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cologne to Osnabrück without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. There are 7 direct trains from Cologne to Osnabrück each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Cologne to Osnabrück train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Osnabrück from Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.

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 Osnabrück Hbf, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Osnabrück from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cologne to Osnabrück is December.

You have options as you can travel from Cologne to Osnabrück 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Osnabrück

Cologne

Osnabrück

The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Messe/Deutz. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Messe/Deutz for your trip from Cologne to Osnabrück.

Köln Messe/Deutz Wifi