The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Saarbrücken
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Saarbrücken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Saarbrücken will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
To travel from Cologne to Saarbrücken you need to make at least one change.
EC 7 · RE 4108
ICE 1621 · RE 4106
RE 28507 · RE 4108
ICE 27 · RE 4110
ICE 915 · RE 29514
ICE 515 · RE 4121
ICE 103 · RE 4119
ICE 915 · S 2 · RB 12522
ICE 121 · ICE 277 · RE 4121
EC 7 · RE 4108Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cologne to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 189 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£49 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Saarbrücken train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1621 · RE 4106 | Delayed 07:01 06:53Cologne Hbf | 3h48 | 10:41 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 28507 · RE 4108 | On time 07:32 Cologne Hbf | 4h09 | 11:41 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 7 · RE 4108 | Delayed 08:13 07:53Cologne Hbf | 3h48 | 11:41 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 103 · RE 4119 | Delayed 08:03 07:55Cologne Hbf | 3h20 | 11:15 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 915 · S 2 · RB 12522 | On time 08:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h46 | 11:56 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · RE 29514 | On time 08:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h00 | 12:10 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 121 · ICE 277 · RE 4121 | On time 08:28 Cologne Hbf | 3h47 | 12:15 Saarbrücken Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 27 · RE 4110 | On time 08:53 Cologne Hbf | 3h48 | 12:41 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 515 · RE 4121 | Delayed 09:22 08:55Cologne Hbf | 3h20 | 12:15 Saarbrücken Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Saarbrücken
Distance 189 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH from Cologne to Saarbrücken trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH trains will get you between Cologne and Saarbrücken from £12. 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.
National Express
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
FAQs: Cologne to Saarbrücken train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Saarbrücken
- 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
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- 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
- Sushi World
- Al Capone
- Kraus
- Vitalis Grill
- West End Hotel
- McDonald's
- Wartesaal am Dom
- Alte Feuerwache
- Al Andalus
- A&O Köln Dom
- City Pension Storch II
- Azimut Hotel
- First Domizil
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Il Giardino
- Eiscafe Jesolo
- Pizza Hut
- Brauhaus zum Stiefel
- Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel
- Mercure SB City
- Europa Hotel Saarbrücken
- Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken
- GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
- Schubert
- McDonald's
- Hokkaido
- Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese
- Westside
- Rolands Eck
- Barbarossa Bäckerei
- Eiscafe Favretti
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