The average train between Rouen and Cologne takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 5 times a day between Rouen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Rouen to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Rouen to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Rouen and Cologne is 448.1 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Koeln Hbf via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 5h 47m.