The average train between Zittau and Cologne takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Zittau 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 4 hours between Zittau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Zittau is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zittau 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zittau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zittau station and arriving at Cologne station via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Zittau to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Zittau Bahnhof station.
Zittau to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Zittau to Cologne train tickets online with Die Länderbahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zittau and Cologne is 550.6 km. The road distance is 765 km.
You can take a train from Zittau Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Frankfurt in around 8h 52m.