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Erfurt to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erfurt and Cologne takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt 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.

3h 53m
Duration
434 km
Distance
€94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
3h 45m
€76–262

Erfurt to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Erfurt and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 433.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 3h 45m.

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