The average train between Malmö and Cologne takes 12h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Malmö 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 once daily between Malmö and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malmö is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Malmö to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Malmo Centralstation and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Malmö to Cologne train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo Centralstation.
Malmö to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Malmö and Cologne is 656.6 km. The road distance is 912 km.
You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 12m.