The average train between Spa and Cologne takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Spa 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 2 hours between Spa and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spa is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Verviers-Central and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Spa to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Spa station and arriving at Cologne station via Verviers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Spa to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Spa-Géronstère station.
Spa to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Spa to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Spa and Cologne is 90.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Spa-Géronstère to Koeln Hbf via Verviers-Central and Aachen Hbf in around 2h 22m.