The average train between Forchheim and Cologne takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Forchheim 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 4 hours between Forchheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forchheim is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Forchheim station and arriving at Cologne station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Forchheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Forchheim station.
Forchheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Forchheim to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Forchheim and Cologne is 321.4 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Forchheim to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 16m.