The average train between Cologne and Limburg takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Limburg. 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 once daily between Cologne and Limburg. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Limburg at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 7m • 1 change

2h 32m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Limburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Limburg station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Cologne to Limburg train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Limburg train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Maastricht station.
Book your Cologne to Limburg train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Limburg is 78.9 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Maastricht via Aachen Hbf in around 1h 56m.