Cologne to Rottenburg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Rottenburg takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rottenburg. 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 58m
Duration: 427 km
Distance: €89
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhoftrain RE6a / ...

3h 30m

€53–204

Cologne to Rottenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Rottenburg. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Rottenburg at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:30 PM → 11:43 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:12 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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