The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Pforzheim
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Pforzheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Pforzheim will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Pforzheim every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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, coach and flight for Cologne to Pforzheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Pforzheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £140.
Distance: 260 km
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price | £227 Average Price |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Pforzheim train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Pforzheim trains for today, Saturday 27 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2540 · ICE 279 · 19677 | On time 07:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h34 | 11:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2540 · IC 2164 · 17927 | On time 07:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h45 | 11:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · IC 2069 | On time 07:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h32 | 10:26 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 103 · IC 2069 · 17923 | 07:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h44 | 10:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 119 · 19012 · S6 | On time 07:58 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h21 | 11:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 119 · 19012 | On time 07:58 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h03 | 11:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · 19013 | On time 08:31 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h22 | 10:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · 19013 · S6 | On time 08:31 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h48 | 11:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · 19677 · 17927 | On time 08:42 Cologne Hbf | 2h56 | 11:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 515 · 19014 | On time 08:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 12:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · 19677 | On time 08:42 Cologne Hbf | 2h45 | 11:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 515 · 19014 · S6 | On time 08:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h37 | 12:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 621 · ICE 9590 · 19015 · S6 | On time 08:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h34 | 12:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 621 · ICE 515 · ICE 279 · 19677 | On time 08:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h42 | 11:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 621 · ICE 9590 · 19015 | On time 08:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h08 | 11:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 621 · ICE 515 · ICE 279 · 19677 | On time 08:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h53 | 11:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 4 changes | |
ICE 219 · 19676 · 17931 | 08:58 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h40 | 12:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 219 · S3 · IC 2161 | 08:58 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h28 | 12:26 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 219 · 19676 | 08:58 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h32 | 12:30 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2013 · ICE 371 · 19679 · 17935 | 09:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h45 | 13:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
IC 2013 · ICE 371 · 19679 | 09:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h34 | 13:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 517 · 19018 · S6 | On time 10:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h37 | 14:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 517 · 19018 | On time 10:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 14:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · 19679 · 17935 | On time 10:42 Cologne Hbf | 2h56 | 13:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · 19679 | On time 10:42 Cologne Hbf | 2h45 | 13:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 625 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · 19679 | On time 10:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h42 | 13:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 625 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · 19679 | On time 10:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h53 | 13:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 4 changes | |
ICE 625 · ICE 517 · 19018 | On time 10:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h16 | 14:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 625 · ICE 517 · 19018 · S6 | On time 10:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h34 | 14:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
IC 2404 · IC 2160 | On time 11:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h38 | 15:31 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2404 · IC 2160 · 17943 | 11:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h45 | 15:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · 19021 · S6 | On time 12:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h49 | 15:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 919 · IC 2160 · 17943 | On time 12:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h08 | 15:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · 19021 | On time 12:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h23 | 14:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 919 · IC 2160 | On time 12:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h01 | 15:31 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 519 · 19022 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h07 | 16:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 519 · 19022 · S6 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h25 | 16:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 · 19023 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 15:54 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2406 · ICE 375 · 19683 · 17951 | 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h45 | 17:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
IC 2406 · ICE 375 · 19683 | 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h34 | 17:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 · 19025 · S6 | On time 14:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h49 | 17:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 · 19025 | On time 14:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h23 | 16:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 · 19683 | 14:42 Cologne Hbf | 2h45 | 17:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 611 · 19026 · S6 | 14:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h37 | 18:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 611 · 19026 | 14:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h19 | 18:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 · 19683 · 17951 | 14:42 Cologne Hbf | 2h56 | 17:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 723 · ICE 611 · 19026 · S6 | 14:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h34 | 18:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 723 · ICE 611 · 19026 | 14:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h16 | 18:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 723 · ICE 611 · ICE 375 · 19683 | 14:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h42 | 17:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 723 · ICE 611 · ICE 375 · 19683 | 14:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h53 | 17:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 4 changes | |
ICE 927 · ICE 75 · 19029 | 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h00 | 18:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 927 · ICE 75 · 19029 · S6 | 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h26 | 19:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
IC 2408 · IC 2066 · 17957 | On time 15:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h45 | 19:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
IC 2408 · ICE 377 · 19685 | On time 15:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h34 | 19:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 201 · 19029 | On time 15:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h59 | 18:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 201 · 19029 · S6 | On time 15:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h25 | 19:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 · 19029 · S6 | On time 16:32 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h47 | 19:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 · 19029 | On time 16:32 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h21 | 18:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 929 · ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · 19687 | 16:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h01 | 20:54 Pforzheim Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 929 · ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · 19687 | 16:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h26 | 21:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 4 changes | |
ICE 613 · 19030 · S6 | 16:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h25 | 20:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 · 19685 | 16:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h33 | 19:27 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 · 19685 · 17957 | 16:54 Cologne Hbf | 2h44 | 19:38 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 613 · 19030 | 16:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h07 | 20:01 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2400 · ICE 379 · 19035 | 17:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h00 | 21:53 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2400 · 19034 · S6 | 17:53 Cologne Hbf | 4h26 | 22:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 203 · 19687 · S6 | 17:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h25 | 21:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 203 · 19687 | 17:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 20:54 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1015 · IC 2064 | On time 18:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h02 | 21:32 Pforzheim Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · 19687 · S6 | On time 18:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h49 | 21:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · 19687 | On time 18:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h24 | 20:54 Pforzheim Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1015 · IC 2064 · 17959 | On time 18:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h18 | 21:48 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · 19035 · S6 | 18:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h25 | 22:19 Pforzheim Maihälden | 3 changes | |
ICE 205 · 19037 · 17961 | 19:54 Cologne Hbf | 3h00 | 22:54 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
IC 60403 · 19689 · 17905 | On time 22:42 Cologne Hbf | 6h58 | 05:40 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
ICE 619 · 19038 · 17905 | 22:54 Cologne Hbf | 6h46 | 05:40 Pforzheim Maihälden | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Pforzheim
Trains from Cologne to Pforzheim run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Pforzheim trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne and Pforzheim from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
FAQs: Cologne to Pforzheim train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Pforzheim 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 Pforzheim, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Pforzheim
- 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.
- 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: 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
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Gaststätte Fürst Blücher
- Pizza Point
- Ali Baba
- Sawasdee - Thai-Imbiss
- Pension Morlock
- Hotel Ruf
- Hotel am Theater
- Hotel Montana
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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