The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Koblenz
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Koblenz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Koblenz will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Koblenz on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 27
EC 7
RE 28509
RE 28507
RB 25417
ICE 27
EC 7
RE 28509
RE 28507
RB 25417Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Koblenz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Koblenz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 78 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€24 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Koblenz train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 28507 | On time 7:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 8:42 AM Koblenz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 7 | Delayed 8:13 AM 7:53 AMCologne Hbf | 0h53 | 9:09 AM 9:09 AMKoblenz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RB 25417 | On time 7:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 9:27 AM Koblenz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 28509 | On time 8:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 9:42 AM Koblenz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 27 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h53 | 9:46 AM Koblenz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Koblenz
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet from Cologne to Koblenz trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Cologne and Koblenz from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB Nightjet
National Express
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Koblenz

When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Cologne Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Cologne Messe/Deutz. When arriving in Koblenz, you can end your route in train stations like Koblenz Hbf, Koblenz Stadtmitte station and Koblenz-Lützel station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Koblenz Hbf, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Koblenz
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Bistro im Park
- Restaurant Fernandes
- Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Heinemann
- Mühlenhof
- Dalmatien
- Longericher Grillstation
- Wirtshaus Josef
- Casona Argentina
- Yilmaz
- Kaiserpalast
- Stammhaus
- Hofcafé Gut Clarenhof
- GolfCity Bistro
- McDonald's
- Wartesaal am Dom
- Alte Feuerwache
- Al Andalus
- A&O Köln Dom
- City Pension Storch II
- Azimut Hotel
- First Domizil
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 17:30
- Ding Dong
- Da Pulcinella
- Cafe Rheinanlagen
- Weindorf
- Hotel Höhmann
- Hotel Ibis Koblenz
- Jan van Werth
- Hotel Garni Reinhard
- Cafe Hahn
- Gülser Weinstube
- Restaurant Sporthafen
- Rhodos Grill Güls
- Gülser Weinstube
- Gasthaus Zum Rebstock
- Hotel Grebel
- Hotel Kreuter
- Ding Dong
- Da Pulcinella
- Weindorf
- Artuso
- Hotel Höhmann
- Hotel Ibis Koblenz
- Jan van Werth
- Hotel Garni Reinhard
- Pirates
- Imbiss Hütte Rheinkaserne
- Pizzeria Stadt Koblenz
- Zum Hafen
- Hotel Stein
- Kornpforte
- Apart Hotel
- Hommen
- Cafe Hahn
- Gülser Weinstube
- Demirdag
- Anker Grill
- Gülser Weinstube
- Gasthaus Zum Rebstock
- Hotel Kreuter
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