The cheapest and fastest trains from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 3 trains that leave Villingen-Schwenningen for Cologne every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 338 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 16 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 coach, train and flight for Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 £21, and a flight costs an average of £65.
Distance: 338 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£87 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:50 Villingen-Schwenningen | 5h16 | 11:06 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:50 Villingen-Schwenningen | 5h16 | 13:06 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:50 Villingen-Schwenningen | 4h15 | 13:05 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Villingen-Schwenningen and Cologne from £21. 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.
FAQs: Villingen-Schwenningen to Cologne train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Villingen-Schwenningen and Cologne
- 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: 07:15 13:45 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 09:15 13:45 - 13:00 18:00
- Cafe im Franziskaner
- Dammert
- Cafe Bäckerei Geiger
- Diegner
- Diegner
- Hotel Bären
- Parkhotel
- Hotel Romäus
- Da Vinci
- Neckarquelle
- Thai-Eu
- Stern Imbiss
- Hotel Allee
- B&B Hotel
- 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: 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: 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
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