Cologne to Bad Tabarz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bad Tabarz takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. 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 43m
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 7:45 PM which arrives into Bad Tabarz at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 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, October 17, 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 Sunday, October 18, 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, October 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:34 AM
5h 9m • 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 46m • 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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