The average train between Cologne and Bitterfeld takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bitterfeld. 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 Bitterfeld. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Bitterfeld at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bitterfeld. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bitterfeld station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Cologne to Bitterfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bitterfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Bitterfeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Bitterfeld is 381.9 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bitterfeld via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 23m.