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Cologne to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Aberdeen takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 33m. 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.

16h 2m
Duration
884 mi
Distance
£390
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ice
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
12h 42m
£275–554

Cologne to Aberdeen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:39 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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 884.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 2m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Aberdeen, Scotland?

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 42m.

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