The average train between Cologne and Saxony-Anhalt takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Saxony-Anhalt. 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 Saxony-Anhalt. 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 Saxony-Anhalt at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Saxony-Anhalt? 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 Saxony-Anhalt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Saxony-Anhalt station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Cologne to Saxony-Anhalt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Saxony-Anhalt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Saxony-Anhalt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Saxony-Anhalt is 350 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Halle(Saale)Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 33m.