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Colchester to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Cologne takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

6h 20m
Duration
677 km
Distance
€263
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain 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
6h 37m
€191–399

Colchester to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 676.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Köln Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 37m.

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