The average train between Kehl and Cologne takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 45m.
Kehl to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Kehl to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Kehl to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kehl and Cologne is 269.7 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Kehl Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Offenburg Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 52m.