The average train between Cologne and Karlshamn takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Karlshamn. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Karlshamn. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Karlshamn at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


20h 10m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 10m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


19h 10m • 2 changes


13h 16m • 2 changes


13h 10m • 2 changes


14h 10m • 2 changes


13h 10m • 2 changes


13h 21m • 2 changes


13h 10m • 2 changes


14h 10m • 2 changes


13h 10m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Karlshamn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Karlshamn. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Karlshamn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
Cologne to Karlshamn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Karlshamn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlshamn Station.
Book your Cologne to Karlshamn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Karlshamn is 781.5 km. The road distance is 1,150 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Karlshamn Station via Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 13h 30m.