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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Katowice takes 15h 52m and the fastest train takes 13h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Katowice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 52m
Duration
1,108 km
Distance
zł 990
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Cologne to Katowice train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Katowice. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Katowice at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 15h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity19h 31m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 48m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity17h 44m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 48m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity17h 44m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 48m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity17h 44m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 48m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Die LänderbahnKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity17h 44m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 48m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 27m • 4 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity17h 44m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity18h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 48m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)trilex  - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLBKoleje DolnośląskiePKP Intercity13h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Katowice? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,108 km
  • Duration: 15h 52m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Katowice, Poland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Katowice via Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 13h 39m.

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