Apolda to Cologne Trains

Apolda to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Apolda and Cologne takes 4h 48m 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 48m
Duration: 470 km
Distance: €106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

4h 52m

€83–353

Apolda to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Apolda and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:55 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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

3:55 AM → 9:14 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

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
7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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
7:58 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

3:55 AM → 9:14 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes

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