Train from Cologne to Minden: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Cologne to Minden on 23 December
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
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Deutsche BahnTrain
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Get from Cologne to Minden

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
2h 35mAverage duration
126 milesDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Minden by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Minden?

    The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Minden start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Cologne to Minden?

    The average train journey time from Cologne to Minden is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 126 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Cologne to Minden route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Minden?

    The earliest train from Cologne to Minden departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 19:46.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Minden?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Minden?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Minden?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Minden?

    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.

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