Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 24

Cheapest price on Oct 24

L 228

Average ticket price on Oct 24

L 451

Fastest journey on Oct 24

3 h 9 m

Average journey duration on Oct 24

3 h 36 m

Trains on Oct 24

11

Distance

189 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around L 451 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only L 228.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche Bahn29503 · IC 2241
    4:36 AM4h30
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    9:06 AMCologne Hbf
    L 2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn29501 · 25414
    3:36 AM5h25
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    9:01 AMCologne Hbf
    L 2911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4115 · ICE 926
    10:19 AM3h47
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    2:06 PMCologne Hbf
    L 3081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4141 · ICE 1020
    8:19 AM3h46
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    12:05 PMCologne Hbf
    L 3421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn29501 · ICE 921 · ICE 616
    3:36 AM4h29
    Saarbrücken Hbf
    8:05 AMCologne Hbf
    L 3541One-way
    2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at L 40 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 01:42, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 44m.

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
117 miles (189 km)
Average train duration
3h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
L 40
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 44m
First train
1:42 AM
Last train
8:02 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
21 days
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

Frequently asked questions about your Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

Train ticket prices from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at L 40, while the average price is around L 391.
The train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf takes 2h 44m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf is 117 miles (189 km).
The first train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 1:42 AM.
The last train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf leaves at 8:02 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

Live departures

Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn4142 · ICE 6164:44 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h21
8:05 AM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4105 · IC 2241
On time
4:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
4h08
9:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1091 · ICE 204
On time
5:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h29
9:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4107 · ICE 1022
On time
6:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
10:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2502 · ICE 614
On time
6:28 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h37
10:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4109 · IC 10497:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h46
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4146 · ICE 202
On time
7:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h18
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4111 · ICE 1020
On time
8:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h46
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 563 · ICE 612
On time
8:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h38
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4113 · IC 1947
On time
9:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h46
1:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4102 · ICE 200
On time
9:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h18
1:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4115 · ICE 92610:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
2:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
TGVTGV 9551+Deutsche BahnICE 610
On time
10:58 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h09
2:07 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4117 · IC 164511:19 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h46
3:05 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4106 · ICE 108
On time
11:47 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h18
3:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4119 · ICE 228
On time
12:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
4:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4108 · ICE 518
On time
12:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h20
4:07 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn12529 · S2 · ICE 916 · S191:02 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h37
4:39 PM Cologne Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn4121 · ICE 20121:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
5:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4110 · ICE 106
On time
1:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h18
5:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29521 · ICE 12
On time
1:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h49
5:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4123 · ICE 282:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
6:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9553 · ICE 516
On time
3:00 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h07
6:07 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4125 · IC 1941
On time
3:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h46
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4114 · ICE 104
On time
3:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h18
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29525 · ICE 10
On time
3:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h49
7:40 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4127 · ICE 264:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4116 · ICE 514
On time
4:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h20
8:07 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4129 · IC 16495:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
9:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4118 · ICE 1025:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h18
9:05 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4131 · ICE 246:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h47
10:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9555 · ICE 512
On time
7:00 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h05
10:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9555 · IC 2347
On time
7:00 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
4h06
11:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4122 · ICE 1007:47 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h23
11:10 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29533 · ICE 227:51 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
4h15
12:06 AM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4135 · 12147 · 25450 · 336948:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
5h43
2:02 AM Cologne Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 9557 · ICE 510
On time
8:59 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
3h13
12:12 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4137 · Bus RE1X · ICE 920
On time
9:19 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
4h46
2:05 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn4143 · Bus RE1X · IC 60402
On time
10:22 PM Saarbrücken Hbf
7h22
5:44 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers
Saturday, October 24
Deutsche Bahn29501 · 254143:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
5h25
9:01 AM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29501 · ICE 220
On time
3:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
5h07
8:43 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29501 · ICE 921 · ICE 616
On time
3:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf
4h29
8:05 AM Cologne Hbf		2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV trains will get you between Saarbrücken Hbf and Cologne Hbf from L 40. 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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
L 40
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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

TGV

About
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type provides different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Ticket options include Standard, Flexi, and Prem’s. Onboard facilities feature a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. Popular TGV routes include Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TGV Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest TGV Price
L 251
TGV frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions and ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals and bar service, at-seat dining in first class
Seat reservation
Included in first class, optional fee in second class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Learn more about TGV

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Saarbrücken Hbf and Cologne Hbf

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.

FAQs: Trains from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Most Saarbrücken Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Saarbrücken Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Saarbrücken Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Saarbrücken
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Saarbrücken HbfSaarbrücken Hbf, Am Hauptbahnhof 6-12, 66111 SaarbrückenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Saarbrücken Hbf from Saarbrücken city centre

TrainRe1 · 4m · L 35
Bus128, 105 · 11m · every ~8 min
Tram1 · 6m · every ~14 min

Saarbrücken Hbf train station facilities and services

Saarbrücken Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Il Giardino, Eiscafe Jesolo, Pizza Hut, Brauhaus zum Stiefel

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. ATMs are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Information desks are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Saarbrücken Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Saarbrücken Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Saarbrücken Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel, Mercure SB City, Europa Hotel Saarbrücken, Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken.

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