The average train between Bad Staffelstein and Cologne takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Bad Staffelstein 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 Bad Staffelstein and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Staffelstein is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bamberg and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bad Staffelstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Staffelstein station and arriving at Cologne station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Bad Staffelstein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.
Bad Staffelstein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Bad Staffelstein to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bad Staffelstein and Cologne is 300.8 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Bad Staffelstein to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 29m.