The average train between Passau and Cologne takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Passau 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 Passau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Passau is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Passau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Passau station and arriving at Cologne station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Passau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Passau Hbf station.
Passau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Passau to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Passau and Cologne is 534.6 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Passau Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 47m.