The average train between Bournemouth and Cologne takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 4 times a day between Bournemouth and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Cologne station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Bournemouth to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Bournemouth to Cologne train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Cologne is 620.2 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Köln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 53m.