The average train between Alexanderplatz and Cologne takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Alexanderplatz to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alexanderplatz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Alexanderplatz is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alexanderplatz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Alexanderplatz station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Alexanderplatz to Cologne train services, operated by BVG, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Alexanderplatz to Cologne train services, operated by BVG, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Alexanderplatz and Cologne is 478.8 km. The road distance is 555 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h 11m.