The average train between Cologne and Nordhausen takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Nordhausen. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Nordhausen. 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 Nordhausen at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Nordhausen? 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 Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Nordhausen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Cologne to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nordhausen station.
Book your Cologne to Nordhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Nordhausen is 275.2 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nordhausen via Frankfurt and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 5h 1m.