The average train between Marseille and Cologne takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 3 times a day between Marseille and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Cologne station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Marseille to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Marseille to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Marseille and Cologne is 857.3 km. The road distance is 1,290 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 50m.