Train Cologne to Thuringia from €101 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Thuringia takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 39m
Duration: 434 km
Distance: €101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...

3h 54m

€85–198

Cologne to Thuringia train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Thuringia. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Thuringia at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:45 PM → 6:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 7:08 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 8:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 9:08 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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