The average train between Rheinfelden and Cologne takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Rheinfelden 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 4 hours between Rheinfelden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Rheinfelden is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rheinfelden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rheinfelden station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Rheinfelden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Rheinfelden to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Rheinfelden to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rheinfelden and Cologne is 380.7 km. The road distance is 504 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €90–280 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.