The average train between Plauen and Cologne takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Plauen 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 every 3 hours between Plauen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Plauen is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Hof Hbf and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Plauen to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Plauen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Hof Hbf station and Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Plauen to Cologne train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station.
Plauen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Plauen and Cologne is 368.4 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hof Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 39m.