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Braunschweig to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Braunschweig and Cologne takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Braunschweig 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.

3h 37m
Duration
356 km
Distance
€70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Braunschweig to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Braunschweig and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Braunschweig is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braunschweig to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Braunschweig to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 356.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Braunschweig, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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