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Schengen to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Schengen and Cologne takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Schengen 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.

4h 30m
Duration
212 km
Distance
€39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rb82 / ...
  2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain train Re22
4h 22m
€35–165

Schengen to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Schengen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Schengen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 211.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Perl to Köln Süd Bf via Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 22m.

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