The average train between Cologne and Poitiers takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Poitiers. 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 Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Poitiers station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Cologne to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Cologne to Poitiers train tickets online with Eurostar, Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Poitiers is 684 km. The road distance is 856 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Poitiers via Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 31m.