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Halle (Saale) to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Halle (Saale) and Cologne takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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.

4h 50m
Duration
526 km
Distance
€103
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Großauheim

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  1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12
  2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
4h 46m
€83–180

Halle (Saale) to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Halle (Saale) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Halle (Saale) is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 54m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 525.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Halle (Saale), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hanau Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 46m.

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