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Trip Overview

The average train between Eckernförde and Cologne takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. 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.

6h 27m
Duration
575 km
Distance
€124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Eckernförde to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Eckernförde and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Eckernförde is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Kiel Hbf and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 26m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 26m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 55m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 28m • 2 changes
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    Nordbahn EisenbahngesellschaftDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 574.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Eckernförde, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Eckernfoerde to Köln Hbf via Kiel Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 26m.

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