The average train between Cham and Cologne takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cham 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 2 hours between Cham and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cham is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cham station and arriving at Cologne station via Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Cham to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cham(Oberpf) station.
Cham to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Cham to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cham and Cologne is 449 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Cham(Oberpf) to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Schwandorf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 29m.