The average train between Cologne and Tours takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Tours. 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 Tours. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Tours at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 12m • 2 changes


5h 55m • 2 changes
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18h 20m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


7h 9m • 2 changes


6h 56m • 2 changes


5h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Tours. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Tours station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Cologne to Tours train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Tours train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
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The distance between Cologne and Tours is 600.5 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to St Pierre Des Corps via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 41m.