The average train between Charlottenburg and Cologne takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottenburg 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 3 times a day between Charlottenburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottenburg is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at S+U Rathaus Spandau and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlottenburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Charlottenburg station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Charlottenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Charlottenburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Charlottenburg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Charlottenburg and Cologne is 470.2 km. The road distance is 543 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €100–200 and the journey takes 4h 22m.