The average train between Cologne and Thionville takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Thionville. 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 Thionville. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Thionville at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Trier, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Thionville? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Thionville. However, there are services departing from Köln Süd Bf station and arriving at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Cologne to Thionville train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Süd Bf station.
Cologne to Thionville train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.
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The distance between Cologne and Thionville is 183.8 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Köln Süd Bf to Thionville, Foch Kiosque via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Gasperich, Lycée Vauban, and Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator in around 5h 35m.