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Brandenburg to Cologne trains

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The average train between Brandenburg and Cologne takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Brandenburg 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.

5h 43m
Duration
581 km
Distance
€100
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Brandenburg to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Brandenburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Brandenburg is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 5h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 5h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 5h 56m • Direct
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    train train 5h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 6h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    train train 5h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 6h 2m • Direct
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    train train 5h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 581.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Brandenburg, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €95–210 and the journey takes 5h 35m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.

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