Train Cologne to Kerkrade from €33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kerkrade takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Kerkrade. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration: 96 km
Distance: €33
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Landgraaf

best

Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Landgraaftrain Sneltrein RE18

1h 51m

€20–52

Cologne to Kerkrade train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Kerkrade. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Kerkrade at 7:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

9:34 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 7:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

7:04 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 7:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 7:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 7:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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