The average train between Cologne and Bad Tabarz takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bad Tabarz. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Bad Tabarz. The earliest departure is at 9:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Bad Tabarz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 16m • 2 changes
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12h 16m • 2 changes


5h 16m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


5h 15m • 2 changes


5h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bad Tabarz. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bad Tabarz station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Cologne to Bad Tabarz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bad Tabarz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bad Tabarz station.
The distance between Cologne and Bad Tabarz is 250 km. The road distance is 428 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Gotha once daily. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 4h 53m.