The average train between Kehl and Cologne takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Kehl 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 5 times a day between Kehl and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kehl is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kehl 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 Kehl to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kehl station and arriving at Cologne station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Kehl to Cologne train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), depart from Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Kehl to Cologne train services, operated by SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Kehl to Cologne train tickets online with SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kehl and Cologne is 269.7 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Kehl to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Offenburg Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 45m.