The average train between Cologne and Kulmbach takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Kulmbach. 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 Kulmbach. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Kulmbach at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kulmbach station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Cologne to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kulmbach station.
Book your Cologne to Kulmbach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Kulmbach is 331.3 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kulmbach via Würzburg Hbf and Bamberg in around 4h 52m.