The average train between Cologne and Timișoara takes 35h 21m and the fastest train takes 32h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Timișoara. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Timișoara. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Timișoara at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 35h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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38h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Timișoara? 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 Timișoara. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Timișoara station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 21m.
Cologne to Timișoara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Timișoara train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Timisoara Nord station.
Book your Cologne to Timișoara train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Timișoara is 1,199.2 km. The road distance is 1,601 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Timisoara Nord via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 19h 45m.