The average train between Speyer and Cologne takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Speyer 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 Speyer and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Speyer is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Speyer to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Speyer station and arriving at Cologne station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Speyer to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Speyer, Hbf/ZOB station.
Speyer to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Speyer to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Speyer and Cologne is 208.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Speyer, Hbf/ZOB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 22m.