The average train between Basingstoke and Cologne takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basingstoke and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Cologne station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Basingstoke to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Basingstoke to Cologne train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cologne is 562.1 km. The road distance is 671 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Köln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 11m.