The average train between Rastatt and Cologne takes 2h 59m 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Rastatt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Rastatt is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rastatt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rastatt station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
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), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH.
The distance between Rastatt and Cologne is 247.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–240 and the journey takes 2h 6m.