The average train between Cologne and Stralsund takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Stralsund. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Stralsund. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 12:11 PM which arrives into Stralsund at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stralsund. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Stralsund station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Cologne to Stralsund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Stralsund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Stralsund Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Stralsund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Stralsund is 558.4 km. The road distance is 717 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stralsund Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 49m.