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Bristol to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Cologne takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

7h 27m
Duration
784 km
Distance
€301
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
7h 31m
€224–444

Bristol to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 784.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 31m.

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