Apolda to Cologne Trains

Apolda to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Apolda and Cologne takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Apolda 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.

4h 38m
Duration: 470 km
Distance: €96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
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4h 39m

€78–183

Apolda to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Apolda and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Apolda is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:29 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:55 AM → 9:14 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:29 AM → 7:14 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
3:55 AM → 9:14 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:29 AM → 7:14 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:29 AM → 7:14 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
3:55 AM → 9:14 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:29 AM → 7:14 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:29 AM → 7:14 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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