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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Erlangen
    Departure location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Erlangen
    Departure location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Erlangen
    Departure location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Erlangen
    Departure location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Erlangen
    Departure location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Erlangen to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$25 - $74Average Duration6h 50m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$33 - $194Average Duration4h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$22 - $48Average Duration4h 10m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Erlangen to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11.4carpool per day
4h 10mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Erlangen to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$84
Average train trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure6:03am
Distance201 miles (324 km)
Latest train departure10:03pm

Erlangen to Cologne Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Erlangen to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erlangen to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $205 for a train ticket from Erlangen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-06-19.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Erlangen and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Erlangen and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Erlangen to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Cologne to Erlangen

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