The average train between Cologne and Contern takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Contern. 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 hourly between Cologne and Contern. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Contern at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Contern. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Contern station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Cologne to Contern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Contern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Sandweiler-Contern, Gare station.
Book your Cologne to Contern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Luxembourg Railways (CFL) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Contern is 158.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Sandweiler-Contern, Gare via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 46m.