The average train between Cologne and Cham takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Cham. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Cham. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cham at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Cham? 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 Cham. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Cham station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Cologne to Cham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Cham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Cologne to Cham train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Cologne and Cham is 431.4 km. The road distance is 608 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Cham Alpenblick via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 6h 28m.