Cologne to Aberdeen trains

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The average train between Cologne and Aberdeen takes 13h 43m and the fastest train takes 11h 24m. 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.

13h 43m
Duration: 885 mi
Distance: £437
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain

12h 17m

£338–567

Cologne to Aberdeen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 13h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:39 AM → 9:11 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 11:48 PM
12h 9m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 51m • 3 changes
6:44 PM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
19h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:04 PM
11h 25m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 32m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 9:11 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:08 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 8:35 PM
12h 56m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 9:08 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
2:43 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
17h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 32m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 9:11 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 32m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 32m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 5:03 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 8:09 PM
12h 32m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 885.3 mi
Duration: 13h 43m

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 17m.

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