The cheapest and fastest trains from Koblenz to Cologne
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Koblenz to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Koblenz to Cologne will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Koblenz for Cologne on Tue, Nov 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest trains will take 53 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Koblenz to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Koblenz to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 78 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€22 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m 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
Koblenz to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Koblenz to Cologne trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:41 AM Koblenz | 1h02 | 7:43 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:13 AM Koblenz | 0h53 | 11:06 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:13 PM Koblenz | 0h53 | 3:06 PM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:13 PM Koblenz | 0h53 | 7:06 PM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Koblenz to Cologne
Trains from Koblenz to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 53m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) from Koblenz to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) trains will get you between Koblenz and Cologne from €6. 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
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
FAQs: Trains from Koblenz to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Koblenz to Cologne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Koblenz, you have various train station options to start your route from including Koblenz Hbf, Koblenz Stadtmitte station and Koblenz-Lützel station. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your route in train stations like Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz, Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, Cologne Süd, Cologne-Ehrenfeld and Cologne Mülheim.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Koblenz Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Koblenz to Cologne
- 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
- 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
- Pirates
- Imbiss Hütte Rheinkaserne
- Pizzeria Stadt Koblenz
- Zum Hafen
- Hotel Stein
- Kornpforte
- Apart Hotel
- Hommen
- 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
- Blauer König
- DAG Döner
- Sahra-Pizza
- Casablanca
- Hotel Arcaden
- Maugeri Ital. Hotel
- Hotel Rahmani
- 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
- 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
- Zur alten Post
- Piccolo Capriccio
- Brauhaus Dellbrück
- Al Capriccio
- Ihr Hotel Garni Köln
- 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
- McDonald's
- Wartesaal am Dom
- Alte Feuerwache
- Al Andalus
- A&O Köln Dom
- City Pension Storch II
- Azimut Hotel
- First Domizil
- Pizza Paradies
- Sushi Bar GAN-MI
- Potato and More
- Im Rauchfang
- Garten Hotel Ponick
- Hotel Osteria Centovini
- Goethe
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