The average train between Cologne and Schwandorf takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. 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.
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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Schwandorf. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Schwandorf station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Cologne to Schwandorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Schwandorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Schwandorf station.
Book your Cologne to Schwandorf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Schwandorf is 408.8 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Schwandorf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 6m.