The average train between Cologne and Witzenhausen takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Witzenhausen. 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 Witzenhausen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Witzenhausen at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Witzenhausen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Witzenhausen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Cologne to Witzenhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Witzenhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Witzenhausen Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Witzenhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Witzenhausen is 207.7 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Witzenhausen Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 3h 45m.