The average train between Eckernförde and Cologne takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Eckernförde to Cologne. 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 Eckernförde and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Eckernförde is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Kiel Hbf and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eckernförde to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Eckernförde station and arriving at Cologne station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Eckernförde to Cologne train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Eckernförde to Cologne train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Eckernförde to Cologne train tickets online with Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Eckernförde and Cologne is 438.5 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Eckernfoerde to Köln Hbf via Kiel Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 37m.