The average train between Marburg and Cologne takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Marburg 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 Marburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marburg is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Marburg station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Marburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Marburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Marburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Marburg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Marburg and Cologne is 128.5 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 2h 46m.