Arnstadt to Cologne Trains

Arnstadt to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Arnstadt and Cologne takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Arnstadt 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 456 km
Distance: €156
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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

4h 44m

€81–435

Arnstadt to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Arnstadt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnstadt is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

6:05 PM → 10:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

2:56 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

2:56 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

2:56 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:05 PM → 10:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
4:56 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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