The average train between Ellwangen and Cologne takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ellwangen 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 every 3 hours between Ellwangen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellwangen is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ellwangen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ellwangen station and arriving at Cologne station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Ellwangen to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Ellwangen, Bahnhof station.
Ellwangen to Cologne train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Ellwangen to Cologne train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Ellwangen and Cologne is 316 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Ellwangen, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 19m.