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Chester to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Cologne takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. 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 50m
Duration
878 km
Distance
€306
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
8h 1m
€223–441

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 7:31 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 50m. 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: 877.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 1m.

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