The average train between Cologne and Eckernförde takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Eckernförde. 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 hourly between Cologne and Eckernförde. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Eckernförde at 4:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Eckernförde. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Eckernförde station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Cologne to Eckernförde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Eckernförde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Eckernförde train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft.
The distance between Cologne and Eckernförde is 438.5 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Eckernfoerde via Hamburg Hbf and Kiel Hbf in around 6h 11m.