The average train between Bournemouth and Cologne takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 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 every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 10h 3m.
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 Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Bournemouth to Cologne train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 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 Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 59m.