The average train between Magdeburg and Cologne takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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 hourly between Magdeburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.
Magdeburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Magdeburg and Cologne is 349.8 km. The road distance is 429 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.