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Colchester to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Cologne takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. 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.

7h 21m
Duration
677 km
Distance
€256
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
6h 8m
€181–430

Colchester to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 676.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

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 8m.

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