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Trip Overview

The average train between Kaiserslautern and Cologne takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours 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 51m
Duration
303 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kaiserslautern to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kaiserslautern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 51m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 55m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 55m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 51m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 51m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 51m • 1 change
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Kaiserslautern to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Kaiserslautern, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Köln Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 41m.

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