The average train between Karlovy Vary and Cologne takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlovy Vary 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 3 times a day between Karlovy Vary and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlovy Vary is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheb and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlovy Vary to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Cheb station and Nuernberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Karlovy Vary to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Karlovy Vary and Cologne is 425.1 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Cheb, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 39m.