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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 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is at least one train 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 47m
Duration
526 km
Distance
€105
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Halle (Saale) to Cologne train times

Trains run once daily 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 47m. 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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  • Distance: 525.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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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