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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Soest
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Soest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Soest will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Soest on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare train for Cologne to Soest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Soest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€24 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Soest train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Soest trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17414 · 26717 | 10:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 12:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 859 · 90071 | 10:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h47 | 12:32 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 26817 · 90023 | 10:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 1:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1747 | On time 11:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h12 | 1:13 PM Soest (Germany) station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 726 · ICE 1747 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h55 | 1:13 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 17416 · 26719 | 11:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 1:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 559 · 20079 · 90335 | On time 11:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h08 | 1:52 PM Soest (Germany) station | 2 transfers | |
| 26819 · 90025 | 11:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h14 | 2:03 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 17418 · 26721 | 12:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 2:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 951 · 90075 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h47 | 2:32 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 26821 · 90027 | 12:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 3:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 17420 · 26723 | 1:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 3:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 651 · 20083 · 90339 | 1:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h08 | 3:52 PM Soest (Germany) station | 2 transfers | |
| 26823 · 90029 | 1:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 4:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2157 | On time 2:17 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h03 | 4:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17422 · IC 2157 | On time 2:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 4:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 953 · 90079 | On time 2:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h47 | 4:32 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 26825 · 90031 | 2:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 5:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 17424 · 26727 | 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 5:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 653 · 20087 · 90343 | 3:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h08 | 5:52 PM Soest (Germany) station | 2 transfers | |
| 26827 · 90033 | 3:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 6:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 17426 · 26729 | 4:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 6:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 955 · 90083 | On time 4:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h47 | 6:32 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 26829 · 90035 | 4:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 7:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 17428 · 26731 | 5:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 7:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 655 · 20091 · 90347 | 5:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h08 | 7:52 PM Soest (Germany) station | 2 transfers | |
| 26831 · 90037 | 5:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 8:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 17430 · 26733 | 6:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h59 | 8:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2041 · 26733 | 6:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h50 | 8:20 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 26833 · 90039 | 6:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 9:02 PM Soest (Germany) station | 1 transfer | |
| 6:14 AM Cologne | 1h36 | 7:50 AM Soest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:21 AM Cologne | 2h05 | 8:26 AM Soest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Soest
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Trains from Cologne to Soest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express from Cologne to Soest trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express trains will get you between Cologne and Soest from $16 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
National Express
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Soest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Soest 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 Soest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Soest
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Tuesday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Wednesday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Thursday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Friday: 06:30 13:00 - 12:00 18:30
- Da Dano
- Mönchshof
- Cafe am Dom
- Ratskeller St. Georg
- Im Wilden Mann
- Restaurant Hotel Stadt Soest
- Domhof
- Drei Kronen
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