Train Cologne to Balingen from €94 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Balingen takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Balingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration: 458 km
Distance: €94
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Balingen Bahnhof/Busbftrain Re6

4h 26m

€81–171

Cologne to Balingen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Balingen. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Balingen at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:30 PM → 7:32 AM
Arrives next day
12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:31 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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