The average train between Plauen and Cologne takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Plauen 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 every 2 hours between Plauen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Plauen is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Hof Hbf and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plauen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Plauen station and arriving at Cologne station via Hof Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Plauen to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station.
Plauen to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Plauen to Cologne train tickets online with Die Länderbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plauen and Cologne is 368.4 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a train from Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hof Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 4m.