The average train between Cologne and Chełm takes 23h 46m and the fastest train takes 21h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Chełm. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Chełm. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Chełm at 6:08 PM. All services require a transfer at S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and take an average of 23h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Chełm? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chełm. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Chełm station via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.
Cologne to Chełm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Chełm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chelm Miasto station.
Book your Cologne to Chełm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), PKP Intercity and Polregio.
The distance between Cologne and Chełm is 1,153 km. The road distance is 1,392 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chelm Miasto via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Warszawa Centralna in around 16h 30m.