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Cologne to Artern trains

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The average train between Cologne and Artern takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Artern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration
489 km
Distance
€108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Arterntrain train Rb
4h 56m
€88–206

Cologne to Artern train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Artern. 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 Artern at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH10h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 489.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Artern, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Artern via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 56m.

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