The average train between Cologne and Obernai takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Obernai. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Obernai. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Obernai at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Obernai? 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 Obernai. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Obernai station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Cologne to Obernai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Obernai train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Obernai train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Obernai is 277.4 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Obernai via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 53m.