The average train between Kaiserslautern and Cologne takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Kaiserslautern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Kaiserslautern to Cologne train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Kaiserslautern and Cologne is 175.7 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 3m.