The average train between Cologne and Travemünde takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Travemünde. 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 hourly between Cologne and Travemünde. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Travemünde at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Travemünde. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Travemünde station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Cologne to Travemünde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Travemünde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station.
Book your Cologne to Travemünde train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Travemünde is 429.1 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 56m.