Rethel to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rethel and Cologne takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rethel 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.

5h 52m
Duration: 709 km
Distance: €284
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys

6h 26m

€235–387

Rethel to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rethel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rethel is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Reims and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:48 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:06 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:06 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
4:06 PM → 10:22 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:06 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
4:06 PM → 10:22 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:47 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
3:06 PM → 9:15 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:18 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
12:06 PM → 7:15 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
4:17 PM → 9:15 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
6:06 PM → 11:15 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:06 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rethel to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.