The average train between Reims and Cologne takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Reims 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 3 times a day between Reims and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reims is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reims to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reims station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Reims to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
Reims to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Reims and Cologne is 278.9 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Reims to Koeln Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 20m.