The average train between Poděbrady and Cologne takes 12h and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Poděbrady 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 4 times a day between Poděbrady and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poděbrady is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha-Vysocany and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poděbrady 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 Poděbrady to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Podebrady station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Praha-Vysocany station, Schwandorf station and Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Poděbrady to Cologne train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Podebrady station.
Poděbrady 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 Poděbrady and Cologne is 583.7 km. The road distance is 712 km.
You can take a train from Podebrady to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Praha-Vysocany, Schwandorf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 11h 52m.