The average train between Cologne and Ashford takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ashford. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ashford at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Ashford? 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 Ashford. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ashford station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Cologne to Ashford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ashford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Cologne to Ashford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Cologne and Ashford is 425.4 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ashford International via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 30m.