Schleswig-Holstein to Cologne Trains

Schleswig-Holstein to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Schleswig-Holstein and Cologne takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Schleswig-Holstein 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 37m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 44m

€94–253

Schleswig-Holstein to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Schleswig-Holstein and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Schleswig-Holstein is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:16 PM → 9:46 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
5:05 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:16 PM → 11:47 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
7:05 PM → 1:07 AM
Arrives next day
6h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:05 AM → 8:48 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:05 AM → 8:48 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
Show more

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