The average train between Cologne and Forst takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Forst. 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 Forst. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Forst at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Forst. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Forst station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Cologne to Forst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Forst train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Forst is 541.3 km. The road distance is 696 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Forst(Lausitz) via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Cottbus Hbf in around 7h 12m.