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Saalfeld to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Saalfeld and Cologne takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Saalfeld 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.

5h 17m
Duration
503 km
Distance
€321
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Erfurt Hbftrain train Rb
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
5h 16m
€292–395

Saalfeld to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Saalfeld and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saalfeld is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 503.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Saalfeld, Thuringia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 16m.

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