The average train between Reims and Cologne takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 4 times a day between Reims and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reims is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 30m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change

5h • 1 change

5h 23m • 1 change
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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 5h 47m.
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 671 km.
You can take a train from Reims to Koeln Hbf via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 14m.