The average train between Cologne and Aberdeen takes 16h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Aberdeen. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 16h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Aberdeen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
Cologne to Aberdeen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Aberdeen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Cologne to Aberdeen train tickets online with Eurostar, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Aberdeen is 907.3 km. The road distance is 1,423 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 15m.