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Chester to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Cologne takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

9h 5m
Duration
878 km
Distance
€312
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
7h 55m
€234–459

Chester to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Chester to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 878 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Köln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 55m.

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