Thuringia to Cologne Trains

Thuringia to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thuringia and Cologne takes 3h 43m 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 43m
Duration: 434 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

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

3h 45m

€74–155

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
5:29 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Thuringia to Cologne train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

9:30 AM → 1:14 PM

10:50 AM → 2:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM

5:29 AM → 9:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:09 AM → 7:14 AM

6:17 AM → 10:14 AM

7:30 AM → 11:14 AM

8:50 AM → 12:14 PM

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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