The average train between Cologne and Bastei (Mountain) takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bastei (Mountain). 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 Cologne and Bastei (Mountain). The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Bastei (Mountain) at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Bastei (Mountain)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bastei (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bastei (Mountain) station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Cologne to Bastei (Mountain) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bastei (Mountain) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Bastei (Mountain) train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Bastei (Mountain) is 498.8 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kurort Rathen Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 23m.