The average train between Rennes and Cologne takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 Rennes and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Rennes to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Rennes to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rennes and Cologne is 696.5 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 21m.