Train Pforzheim to Cologne from €74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pforzheim and Cologne takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Pforzheim 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.

2h 50m
Duration: 330 km
Distance: €74
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 28m

€61–155

Pforzheim to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pforzheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Pforzheim is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hbf and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

12:57 AM → 5:57 AM
5h • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

12:57 AM → 5:57 AM
5h • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

12:57 AM → 5:57 AM
5h • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

12:57 AM → 5:57 AM
5h • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

12:57 AM → 5:57 AM
5h • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Pforzheim to Cologne.

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Distance: 330.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 2h 6m.

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