The average train between Cologne and Rastatt takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. 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 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Rastatt at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 27m • 1 changeWant 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Cologne to Rastatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rastatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Rastatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH.
The distance between Cologne and Rastatt is 247.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m.