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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tübingen to Cologne
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
308 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tübingen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tübingen to Cologne will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Fast trains
To travel from Tübingen to Cologne you need to make at least one change.
RE 3854 · ICE 612 · IC 174709:004h06
Tübingen Hbf13:06Cologne Hbf
£701One-way
2 changes
MEX 19222 · ICE 770 · ICE 1608:053h28
Tübingen Hbf11:33Cologne Hbf
£741One-way
2 changes
RE 3854 · ICE 61209:003h05
Tübingen Hbf12:05Cologne Hbf
£851One-way
1 change
MEX 19312 · ICE 101009:333h15
Tübingen Hbf12:48Cologne Messe/Deutz
£961One-way
1 change
MEX 19226 · ICE 578 · ICE 31410:053h28
Tübingen Hbf13:33Cologne Hbf
£1131One-way
2 changes
RE 3854 · ICE 61209:003h05
Tübingen Hbf12:05Cologne Hbf
£851One-way
1 change
MEX 19312 · ICE 101009:333h15
Tübingen Hbf12:48Cologne Messe/Deutz
£961One-way
1 change
MEX 19222 · ICE 770 · ICE 1608:053h28
Tübingen Hbf11:33Cologne Hbf
£741One-way
2 changes
MEX 19226 · ICE 578 · ICE 31410:053h28
Tübingen Hbf13:33Cologne Hbf
£1131One-way
2 changes
RE 3854 · ICE 612 · IC 174709:004h06
Tübingen Hbf13:06Cologne Hbf
£701One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Tübingen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tübingen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 £17, and a flight costs an average of £150.
Distance: 308 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£88 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £368 Average Price |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Tübingen to Cologne train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:27
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX 19222 · ICE 770 · ICE 16 | On time 07:05 Tübingen Hbf | 3h28 | 10:33 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RE 3854 · ICE 612 · IC 1747 | On time 08:00 Tübingen Hbf | 4h06 | 12:06 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RE 3854 · ICE 612 | On time 08:00 Tübingen Hbf | 3h05 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| MEX 19312 · ICE 1010 | On time 08:33 Tübingen Hbf | 3h15 | 11:48 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
| MEX 19226 · ICE 578 · ICE 314 | On time 09:05 Tübingen Hbf | 3h28 | 12:33 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tübingen to Cologne
GermanyGermany
Trains from Tübingen to Cologne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £17 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 £17
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 00:03 |
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 £17
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Tübingen to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Tübingen and Cologne from £17. 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 28m
Cheapest Price
£37
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 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 28m
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) frequency
1 a day
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
£57
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Tübingen to Cologne train
FAQs: Travel by train from Tübingen 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 Tübingen to Cologne.
The train distance from Tübingen to Cologne is 308 km.
To get from Tübingen to Cologne, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Booking trains from Tübingen to Cologne in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Tübingen to Cologne can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £88.
The train journey from Tübingen to Cologne covers a distance of 308 km and takes approximately 3h 28m. Trains run 8 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Tübingen to Cologne is by coach, costing approximately £17.
The first train from Tübingen to Cologne leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Tübingen to Cologne departs at 23:55.
The train station in Tübingen that goes to Cologne is Tübingen Hbf, and it arrives at Cologne Hbf.
Trains from Tübingen to Cologne run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Tübingen to Cologne.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Tübingen to Cologne.
There is no night train service from Tübingen to Cologne.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tübingen and Cologne
Tübingen
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Tübingen is Tübingen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tübingen Hbf for your trip from Tübingen 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: 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
Dining
- Café Binder
- China-/Thai-Restaurant Dynastie
- Kalender Falafel
- Bar & Ristorante La Torre
Hotel
- City-Hotel
- Krone
- Hotel am Schloss
- Metropol garni
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingCar RentalThe 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 Tübingen.
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-Ehrenfeld
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
Hotel
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
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 West
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
Hotel
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
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
Köln Hansaring
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- McDonald's
- Wartesaal am Dom
- Alte Feuerwache
- Al Andalus
Hotel
- A&O Köln Dom
- City Pension Storch II
- Azimut Hotel
- First Domizil
Köln, Porz Bf
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskMost popular train connections from Tübingen
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