Train Rastatt to Cologne from €70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rastatt and Cologne takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 45m
Duration: 321 km
Distance: €70
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 32m

€59–166

Rastatt to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rastatt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rastatt is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

6:07 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

6:07 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

6:07 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

6:07 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

6:07 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €55–160 and the journey takes 2h 6m.

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