The average train between Dijon and Cologne takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Dijon to Cologne. 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 3 times a day between Dijon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dijon is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dijon to Cologne? 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 Dijon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dijon station and arriving at Cologne station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Dijon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dijon Ville station.
Dijon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Dijon to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Dijon and Cologne is 426 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Dijon Ville to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 2m.