The average train between Cologne and Kirn takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Kirn. 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 Kirn. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Kirn at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kirn. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kirn station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Cologne to Kirn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Kirn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kirn, Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Kirn is 132.6 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kirn, Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 55m.