The average train between Cologne and Erbach (Rheingau) takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau). 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 Erbach (Rheingau). The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Erbach (Rheingau) at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 55m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes


1h 44m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau). However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Erbach (Rheingau) station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Erbach (Rheingau) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Erbach (Rheingau) is 129.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Erbach (Rheingau) via Frankfurt, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Heidesheim, Bahnhof, and Heidenfahrt, Unteraue/Rheinufer in around 4h 50m.