The average train between Halle (Saale) and Cologne takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Halle (Saale) 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 3 times a day between Halle (Saale) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halle (Saale) is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halle (Saale) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Halle (Saale) station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Halle (Saale) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Halle(Saale)Hbf station.
Halle (Saale) to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Halle (Saale) to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Halle (Saale) and Cologne is 355.6 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 4h 41m.