The average train between Cologne and Kusel takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Kusel. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Kusel. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Kusel at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kusel. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kusel station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Cologne to Kusel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Kusel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kusel, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Kusel is 158.2 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kusel, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 4h 9m.