The average train between Saarland and Cologne takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Saarland 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 3 hours between Saarland and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saarland is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 2m • 1 change
4h 20m • 1 change
5h 5m • 1 change
5h 7m • 1 change
5h 2m • 1 change
4h 20m • 1 change
5h 5m • 1 change
5h 7m • 1 change
5h 2m • 1 change
4h 20m • 1 change
5h 5m • 1 change
5h 7m • 1 change
5h 2m • 1 change
4h 20m • 1 change
5h 5m • 1 change
5h 7m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Saarland 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 Saarland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saarland station and arriving at Cologne station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Saarland to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Saarbrücken Ost station.
Saarland to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Süd Bf station.
Book your Saarland to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Süwex.
The distance between Saarland and Cologne is 172.3 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Saarbrücken Ost to Köln Süd Bf via Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 9m.