The average train between Brandenburg and Cologne takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Brandenburg 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 every 3 hours between Brandenburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brandenburg is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brandenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brandenburg station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Brandenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Brandenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Brandenburg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brandenburg and Cologne is 481.3 km. The road distance is 568 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €95–440 and the journey takes 4h 1m.