The average train between Kaiserslautern and Köln Hbf takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Kaiserslautern to Köln Hbf. 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 Kaiserslautern and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Kaiserslautern to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Köln Hbf is 176.5 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Köln Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 39m.