The average train between Colchester and Cologne takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 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.
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 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Cologne station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Colchester to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Colchester to Cologne train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Cologne is 432.4 km. The road distance is 677 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Koeln Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 42m.