The average train between Cologne and Bernburg takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bernburg. 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 Bernburg. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:11 PM which arrives into Bernburg at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bernburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bernburg station via Köthen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Cologne to Bernburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bernburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köthen station.
Book your Cologne to Bernburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Bernburg is 346 km. The road distance is 515 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Köthen every 2 hours. Tickets cost €90–400 and the journey takes 5h 19m.