The average train between Trier and Cologne Central Station takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier to Cologne Central Station. 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 hourly between Trier and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Cologne Central Station station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Trier to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Cologne Central Station train tickets online with Süwex, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Cologne Central Station is 133.5 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 41m.