Saxony to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Saxony and Cologne takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Saxony 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 5m
Duration: 550 km
Distance: €115
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

4h 49m

€88–189

Saxony to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Saxony and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Saxony is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:17 AM → 7:14 AM
6h 57m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Saxony 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.