The average train between Metzingen and Cologne takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Metzingen 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 Metzingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Metzingen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metzingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Metzingen station and arriving at Cologne station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Metzingen to Cologne train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Metzingen Bahnhof station.
Metzingen to Cologne train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Metzingen to Cologne train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Metzingen and Cologne is 314.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Metzingen Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 30m.