Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RB,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$55

Fastest journey

5 h 7 m

Average duration

6 h 41 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

288 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Rothenburg ob der Tauber for Cologne on Mon, Jul 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 8 h 28 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.

Deutsche Bahn
09:05PM8h28
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
05:33AMCologne
$321One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:05AM5h07
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
01:12PMCologne
$571One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
10:05PM8h00
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
06:05AMCologne
$601One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:05PM5h09
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
11:14PMCologne
$711One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne

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Trains from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
178 miles (288 km)
Average train duration
3h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€27)
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
4h 0m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:56
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

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne trains

For as little as $30 (€24) you can travel by train between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $30
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 7 a day

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