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Mannheim to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mannheim and Cologne takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 44m
Duration
240 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Mannheim to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Mannheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:41 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 48m • Direct
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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Mannheim, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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