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Trip Overview

The average train between Malmö and Cologne takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö 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.

11h 27m
Duration
963 km
Distance
€142
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Malmö to Cologne train times

Trains run twice daily between Malmö and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malmö is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 50m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 51m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Malmö 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.

Map of how to get from Malmö to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 963.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Malmö, Sweden and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 12m.

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