Thuringia to Cologne Trains

Thuringia to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thuringia and Cologne takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Thuringia 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.

3h 47m
Duration: 434 km
Distance: €97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

3h 45m

€78–164

Thuringia to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Thuringia and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Thuringia is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:50 PM → 10:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thuringia to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Thuringia to Cologne trains

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Thuringia to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:50 PM → 10:14 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Thuringia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbf

Thuringia to Cologne trains

Find Transport to Cologne

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Thuringia to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:50 PM → 10:14 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:17 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:29 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Thuringia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbf

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