The average train between Cologne and Eichstätt takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Eichstätt. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Eichstätt. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Eichstätt at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Eichstätt? 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 Eichstätt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Eichstätt station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Cologne to Eichstätt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Eichstätt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Eichstätt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Eichstätt is 378.5 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Eichstaett Stadt via Nürnberg Hbf and Ingolstadt Hbf in around 5h 54m.