The average train between Rastatt and Cologne takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Rastatt 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 Rastatt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rastatt is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rastatt 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 Rastatt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rastatt station and arriving at Cologne station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Rastatt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Rastatt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Rastatt to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rastatt and Cologne is 247.7 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Rastatt to Köln Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 2m.