The average train between Kerkrade and Cologne takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Kerkrade 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 Kerkrade and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kerkrade is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Landgraaf and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade station and arriving at Cologne station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Kerkrade to Cologne train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Landgraaf station.
Kerkrade to Cologne train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Kerkrade and Cologne is 62.7 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Kerkrade Centrum to Köln Hbf via Landgraaf and Aachen, Hbf in around 1h 49m.