The average train between Cologne and Achern takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Achern. 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 Cologne and Achern. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Achern at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Achern. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Achern station via Baden-Baden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Cologne to Achern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Achern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Baden-Baden station.
Book your Cologne to Achern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Achern is 268.4 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Baden-Baden every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.