The average train between Cologne and Schengen takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Schengen. 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 hourly between Cologne and Schengen. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Schengen at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Schengen? 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 Schengen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Schengen station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Cologne to Schengen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Schengen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Perl station.
Book your Cologne to Schengen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Luxembourg Railways (CFL) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Schengen is 167.8 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Perl via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 57m.