Cologne to Tübingen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Tübingen takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Tübingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 27m
Duration: 416 km
Distance: €90
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhoftrain RE6a / ...

3h 1m

€49–173

Cologne to Tübingen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Tübingen. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Tübingen at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:58 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 6:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
5:32 PM → 8:53 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 6:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:30 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:53 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:53 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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