The average train between Ettlingen and Cologne takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Ettlingen 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 every 4 hours between Ettlingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Ettlingen is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ettlingen station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Ettlingen to Cologne train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Ettlingen to Cologne train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Ettlingen to Cologne train tickets online with Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ettlingen and Cologne is 244.9 km. The road distance is 306 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–230 and the journey takes 2h 6m.