The average train between Cologne and Weimar takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Weimar. 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 Weimar. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Weimar at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Weimar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station via Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Cologne to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Weimar is 306.7 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Weimar via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 9m.