The average train between Schleswig-Holstein and Cologne takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 3:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Schleswig-Holstein to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schleswig-Holstein station and arriving at Cologne station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Schleswig-Holstein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Schleswig-Holstein to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Schleswig-Holstein to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Schleswig-Holstein and Cologne is 410.4 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Köln Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 51m.