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Bristol to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Cologne takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. 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.

8h 55m
Duration
788 km
Distance
€297
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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
€216–457

Bristol to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 55m. 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: 787.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h.

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