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Compare train, coach and flight for Reutlingen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reutlingen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £178.
Distance: 316 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£76 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £362 Average Price |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Reutlingen to Cologne train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:33
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:01 Reutlingen | 4h05 | 08:06 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:06 Reutlingen | 5h00 | 11:06 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:32 Reutlingen | 5h34 | 12:06 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:09 Reutlingen | 3h57 | 11:06 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:32 Reutlingen | 3h16 | 10:48 Cologne | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reutlingen to Cologne
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Trains from Reutlingen to Cologne run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 01:15 |
Last train 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Reutlingen to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Reutlingen and Cologne from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£43
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 18m
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) frequency
1 a day
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 56m
Cheapest Price
£57
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Reutlingen to Cologne train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reutlingen to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reutlingen to Cologne.
Booking trains from Reutlingen to Cologne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Reutlingen to Cologne is 316 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Reutlingen to Cologne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The train journey from Reutlingen to Cologne covers a distance of 316 km and takes approximately 3h 16m. Trains run 14 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Reutlingen to Cologne is by coach, costing approximately £18.
The first train from Reutlingen to Cologne leaves at 1:15.
To get from Reutlingen to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The train station in Reutlingen that goes to Cologne is Reutlingen Central, and it arrives at Cologne Hbf.
The last train from Reutlingen to Cologne departs at 23:55.
Trains from Reutlingen to Cologne run approximately 14 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Reutlingen to Cologne.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Reutlingen to Cologne.
There is no night train service from Reutlingen to Cologne.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reutlingen and Cologne
Reutlingen
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Reutlingen is Reutlingen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reutlingen Hbf for your trip from Reutlingen to Cologne.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:05
Dining
- Oishii
- Subway
- Burger King
- Kurkuma
Hotel
- Arthotel ANA Elements
- Württemberger Hof
- Die günstige Hotelalternative
- Garni Kurtz
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Dining
- Burger King
- Kurkuma
- Linie 1
- Alexandre
Hotel
- Arthotel ANA Elements
- Württemberger Hof
- Die günstige Hotelalternative
- Garni Kurtz
Reutlingen-Betzingen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Hoang Tien China-Thai-Restaurant
- Zur Terez
- Kebap Haus
- Pizza Sole
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your journey to Cologne from Reutlingen.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
13 kmDining
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
Köln Messe/Deutz
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
Hotel
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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