The average train between Cologne and Schweinfurt takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Schweinfurt. 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 every 2 hours between Cologne and Schweinfurt. 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 Schweinfurt at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Schweinfurt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Schweinfurt station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Cologne to Schweinfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Schweinfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Schweinfurt Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Schweinfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Schweinfurt is 251.4 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Schweinfurt Hbf via Würzburg Hbf in around 2h 55m.