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Cheltenham to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Cologne takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 57m
Duration
788 km
Distance
€311
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 50m
€224–464

Cheltenham to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 788.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa 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 50m.

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