The average train between Cologne and Thuringia takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Thuringia. 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 2 hours between Cologne and Thuringia. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Thuringia at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Thuringia. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Thuringia station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Cologne to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Thuringia train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Thuringia is 286.5 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Erfurt Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 46m.