The average train between Cologne and Kaltenkirchen takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Kaltenkirchen. 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 Kaltenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Kaltenkirchen at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kaltenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kaltenkirchen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Cologne to Kaltenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kaltenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Kaltenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), S-Bahn Hamburg and AKN Eisenbahn AG.
The distance between Cologne and Kaltenkirchen is 381.5 km. The road distance is 477 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–350 and the journey takes 4h 4m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.