The average train between Altenstadt and Cologne takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Altenstadt 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 3 hours between Altenstadt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altenstadt is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altenstadt to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Altenstadt station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Altenstadt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Altenstadt Bahnhof station.
Altenstadt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Altenstadt to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Altenstadt and Cologne is 158 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Altenstadt Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 2h 39m.