The average train between Cologne and Wittenberg takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Wittenberg. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Wittenberg. 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 Wittenberg at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Wittenberg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Wittenberg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Cologne to Wittenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Wittenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Wittenberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Wittenberg is 408.7 km. The road distance is 621 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 37m.