Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Minden (Westf) | Cheapest | ||||
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DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Minden (Westf) | No tags | ||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Minden (Westf) | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hbf | Minden (Westf) | No tags |
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Get from Cologne to Minden
The journey takes about 2 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 301, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Minden by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Minden?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Minden start from NOK 301. The average price for this train route is around NOK 695. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Minden?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Minden is 2h 41m, covering a distance of 126 miles (203 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 32m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Minden route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Minden?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Minden at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 7:27pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Minden?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Minden?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Minden?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Minden?
According to Busbud traveler 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.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Minden was searched and found on May 27, 2026 with a price of NOK 342To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Minden, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NOK 342 to NOK 1,505 for a train ticket from Cologne to Minden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 500 which is on 2026-05-28.
