The average train between Cologne and Vilseck takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Vilseck. 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 Vilseck. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Vilseck at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Vilseck. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Vilseck station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Cologne to Vilseck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Vilseck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Vilseck station.
Book your Cologne to Vilseck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Vilseck is 374.8 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Vilseck via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 46m.