The average train between Stralsund and Cologne takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Stralsund 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 twice daily between Stralsund and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stralsund is at 4:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stralsund to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stralsund station and arriving at Cologne station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Stralsund to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof station.
Stralsund to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Stralsund to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stralsund and Cologne is 558.4 km. The road distance is 717 km.
You can take a train from Stralsund Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 16m.