The average train between Cologne and Rheinfelden takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rheinfelden. 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 Rheinfelden. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Rheinfelden at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Rheinfelden. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rheinfelden station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Cologne to Rheinfelden train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rheinfelden train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Cologne to Rheinfelden train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Rheinfelden is 380.7 km. The road distance is 510 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–280 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.