Erfurt to Cologne Trains

Erfurt to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erfurt and Cologne takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 6m
Duration: 434 km
Distance: €96
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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4h 7m

€77–336

Erfurt to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:30 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 7:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
6:50 PM → 10:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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