Kaiserslautern to Cologne Trains

Kaiserslautern to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kaiserslautern and Cologne takes 2h 50m 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 50m
Duration: 304 km
Distance: €65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S2 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

3h 7m

€50–131

Kaiserslautern to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kaiserslautern and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:30 PM → 5:44 AM
Arrives next day
7h 14m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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