The average train between Charlottenburg and Cologne takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Charlottenburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Charlottenburg is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. 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 5h 8m.
Charlottenburg to Cologne train services, operated by ODEG, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Charlottenburg to Cologne train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Charlottenburg and Cologne is 470.2 km. The road distance is 544 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h 1m.