The average train between Cologne and Rastatt takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rastatt. 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 Rastatt. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Rastatt at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rastatt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rastatt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rastatt station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Cologne to Rastatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Rastatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Cologne and Rastatt is 247.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Rastatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 2h 39m.