Thuringia to Cologne Trains

Thuringia to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thuringia and Cologne takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Thuringia 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 434 km
Distance: €88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

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

3h 45m

€75–166

Thuringia to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Thuringia and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Thuringia is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thuringia 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.

Thuringia to Cologne trains

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Thuringia to Cologne train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Thuringia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbf

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