Kaiserslautern to Cologne Trains

Kaiserslautern to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kaiserslautern and Cologne takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kaiserslautern 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.

2h 42m
Duration: 302 km
Distance: €66
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

2h 39m

€52–239

Kaiserslautern to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kaiserslautern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

11:58 AM → 2:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
2:13 PM → 4:29 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 6:54 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:58 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
2:11 PM → 4:29 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:29 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:29 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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