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Train Köln → Trier

Schedule & travel time

2h 37m 134 km 13 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

2h 37m

Fastest time

3h 8m

Avg. duration

134

Kilometers

13

Trains per day

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By train from Köln to Trier

An important rail connection: The train connection from Köln to Trier is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 2h 37m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 134 kilometers and is served by about 13 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Köln to Trier saves you about 15 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Köln to Trier?

The fastest connection from Köln to Trier takes 2h 37m. The average travel time is 3h 8m.

How many trains run daily from Köln to Trier?

About 13 trains run daily on the Köln - Trier route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Köln to Trier?

The direct connection covers 134 km.

More interesting connections

Köln → Düsseldorf
0h 21m33 km
Köln → Bonn
0h 19m25 km
Koblenz → Trier
1h 23m94 km
Saarbrücken → Trier
1h 8m62 km
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Return journey

Trier Köln

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Köln → Düsseldorf0h 21mKöln → Bonn0h 19mKöln → Amsterdam2h 38mKöln → Aachen0h 33mKoblenz → Trier1h 23mSaarbrücken → Trier1h 8mBerlin → Trier6h 00m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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