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Trip Overview

The average train between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Cologne takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Ludwigshafen am Rhein 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.

1h 36m
Duration
240 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Ludwigshafen am Rhein is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 239.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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