The average train between Trier and Cologne takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier 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 hourly between Trier and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Cologne station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Trier to Cologne train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Cologne train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Cologne train tickets online with Luxembourg Railways (CFL), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Cologne is 132.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 31m.