The average train between Saarbrücken and Köln Hbf takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Saarbrücken to Köln Hbf. 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 Saarbrücken and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Saarbrücken to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Köln Hbf is 190.2 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Köln Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 17m.