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Cologne to Schwandorf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Schwandorf takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Schwandorf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 13m
Duration
496 km
Distance
€107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 41
  2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain train Re40 / ...
4h 56m
€90–218

Cologne to Schwandorf train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Schwandorf. 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 Schwandorf at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 24m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 1m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 496.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Schwandorf, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Schwandorf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 56m.

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