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Cologne to Nordhausen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nordhausen takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 21m
Duration
489 km
Distance
€106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nordhausentrain train Re
4h 51m
€88–175

Cologne to Nordhausen train times

Trains run hourly 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 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Abellio GmbH6h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 489.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nordhausen via Frankfurt and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 51m.

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