How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Osnabrück?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Osnabrück start from €10. The average price for this train route is around €28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Osnabrück?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Osnabrück is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 167 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 4m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Osnabrück route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Osnabrück?

The earliest train from Cologne to Osnabrück departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 20:11.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Osnabrück?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Osnabrück?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Osnabrück?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Osnabrück?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Osnabrück from €10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:11	Hbf	2h 10m	21:21	Hbf	Cheapest
13:11	Hbf	2h 10m	15:21	Hbf	Fastest
13:11	Hbf	2h 10m	15:21	Hbf	No tags
13:11	Hbf	2h 10m	15:21	Hbf	No tags
13:11	Hbf	2h 10m	15:21	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 4 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:12	Hbf	2h 40m	09:52	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	11h 6m	19:20	Hbf	No tags
	07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	No tags
	07:12	Hbf	2h 40m	09:52	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 5 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	CheapestFastest
07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	No tags
07:12	Hbf	2h 40m	09:52	Hbf	No tags
07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	No tags
07:12	Hbf	2h 40m	09:52	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 6 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:11	Hbf	2h 10m	08:21	Hbf	CheapestFastest
15:01	Hbf	2h 12m	17:13	Hbf	No tags
06:11	Hbf	2h 10m	08:21	Hbf	No tags
07:12	Hbf	2h 40m	09:52	Hbf	No tags
06:11	Hbf	2h 10m	08:21	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 7 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:11	Hbf	2h 10m	08:21	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:45	Hbf	2h 7m	14:52	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	5h 56m	18:10	Hbf	No tags
	06:11	Hbf	2h 10m	08:21	Hbf	No tags
	07:40	Hbf	2h 12m	09:52	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 8 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	Cheapest
12:45	Hbf	2h 7m	14:52	Hbf	Fastest
11:01	Hbf	2h 12m	13:13	Hbf	No tags
06:14	Hbf	2h 10m	08:24	Hbf	No tags
07:40	Hbf	2h 12m	09:52	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 9 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:11	Hbf	2h 10m	08:21	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:45	Hbf	2h 7m	14:52	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	5h 56m	18:10	Hbf	No tags
	06:11	Hbf	2h 10m	08:21	Hbf	No tags
	07:40	Hbf	2h 12m	09:52	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Osnabrück on 10 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	Cheapest
	12:45	Hbf	2h 7m	14:52	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	11h 6m	19:20	Hbf	No tags
	07:11	Hbf	2h 10m	09:21	Hbf	No tags
	07:40	Hbf	2h 12m	09:52	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:49 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Osnabrück

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Osnabrück. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just €11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2hAverage duration

168 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€28 - €50	Average duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€10 - €77	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€11 - €21	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Osnabrück?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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Cologne/Bonn Airport
C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Osnabrück

A
Hbf
Hamburger Str. 5, 49084 Osnabrück, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,175 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Osnabrück by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Osnabrück?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Osnabrück start from €10. The average price for this train route is around €28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Osnabrück?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Osnabrück is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 167 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 4m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Osnabrück route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Osnabrück?
The earliest train from Cologne to Osnabrück departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 20:11.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Osnabrück?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Osnabrück?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Osnabrück?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Osnabrück?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/02

€22

02/02

€36

Today

€20

04/02

€25

05/02

€27

06/02

€16

07/02

€11

08/02

€16

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Osnabrück was searched and found on 7 Feb 2026 with a price of €11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Osnabrück as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €11 to €116 for a train ticket from Cologne to Osnabrück based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €11, which is on 2026-02-07.