The average train between Cologne and Speyer takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Speyer. 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 4 hours between Cologne and Speyer. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Speyer at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Speyer. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Speyer station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Cologne to Speyer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Speyer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Speyer, Hbf/ZOB station.
Book your Cologne to Speyer train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Speyer is 208.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Speyer, Hbf/ZOB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 11m.