The average train between Cologne and Colmar takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Colmar. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Colmar. 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 Colmar at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Colmar station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Cologne to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Colmar station.
Book your Cologne to Colmar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Colmar is 318.5 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 19m.