The average train between Cologne and Regensburg takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Regensburg. 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 hourly between Cologne and Regensburg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Regensburg at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Regensburg. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Regensburg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Cologne to Regensburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Regensburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Regensburg Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Regensburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), agilis and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Regensburg is 425.6 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Regensburg Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuernberg Hbf in around 4h 31m.