The average train between Weimar and Cologne takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Weimar 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 3 times a day between Weimar and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Weimar is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Weimar station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Weimar to Cologne train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Weimar to Cologne train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Weimar to Cologne train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Weimar and Cologne is 306.7 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Weimar to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 40m.