The average train between Cologne and Ladenburg takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ladenburg. 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 Ladenburg. 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 Ladenburg at 10:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ladenburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ladenburg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Cologne to Ladenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Ladenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Ladenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Ladenburg is 200.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–170 and the journey takes 1h 23m.