The average train between Cologne and Alzenau takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Alzenau. 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 Cologne and Alzenau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Alzenau at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alzenau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Alzenau station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Cologne to Alzenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Alzenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Cologne and Alzenau is 176.6 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 6m.