The average train between Regensburg and Cologne takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Regensburg 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 Regensburg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Regensburg is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Regensburg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Regensburg station and arriving at Cologne station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Regensburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Regensburg Hbf station.
Regensburg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Regensburg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and agilis.
The distance between Regensburg and Cologne is 425.6 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Regensburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 49m.