Cologne to Bad Tabarz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bad Tabarz takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 427 km
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train, line 4 tram

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
Take the tram from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Bad Tabarztram 4

5h 28m

Cologne to Bad Tabarz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bad Tabarz. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Bad Tabarz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
7:45 PM → 5:52 AM
Arrives next day
10h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:45 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 4:34 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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