The average train between Köln Hbf and Kaiserslautern takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Köln Hbf to Kaiserslautern. 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 hourly between Köln Hbf and Kaiserslautern. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Kaiserslautern at 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Kaiserslautern station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Köln Hbf to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Kaiserslautern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and 2 other operators.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Kaiserslautern is 176.5 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 26m.