The average train between Cologne and Kehl takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Kehl. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Kehl. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Kehl at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kehl. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kehl station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Cologne to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Kehl is 269.7 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kehl Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Offenburg Bahnhof in around 3h 36m.