Cologne to Kaiserslautern Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kaiserslautern takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Kaiserslautern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration: 302 km
Distance: €68
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1

2h 17m

€55–233

Cologne to Kaiserslautern train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Kaiserslautern. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Kaiserslautern at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:30 PM → 4:24 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 6:24 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:32 PM → 8:16 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 10:43 PM
3h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:07 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 51m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

12:17 AM → 5:33 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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