The average train between Sonneberg and Cologne takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Sonneberg 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 twice daily between Sonneberg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sonneberg is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bamberg and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 11m • 2 changes


5h 11m • 2 changes


5h 11m • 2 changes


5h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Sonneberg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sonneberg station and arriving at Cologne station via Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Sonneberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Sonneberg station.
Sonneberg to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Sonneberg to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Sonneberg and Cologne is 304.6 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Sonneberg to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bamberg and Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 7m.