Cologne to Sondershausen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Sondershausen takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Sondershausen. 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 38m
Duration: 492 km
Distance: €101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Sondershausentrain

5h 23m

€82–218

Cologne to Sondershausen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Sondershausen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Sondershausen at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:45 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 9:13 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
6:45 PM → 11:53 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:55 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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