The average train between Cologne and Einbeck takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Einbeck. 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 2 hours between Cologne and Einbeck. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Einbeck at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Einbeck? 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 Einbeck. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Einbeck station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Cologne to Einbeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Einbeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.
Book your Cologne to Einbeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Einbeck is 225.3 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Einbeck Mitte via Frankfurt, Göttingen, and Einbeck Salzderhelden in around 4h 44m.