Cologne to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bournemouth takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bournemouth. 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 42m
Duration: 477 mi
Distance: £228
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain

7h 18m

£180–385

Cologne to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:42 PM → 11:22 AM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:25 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:02 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:25 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:35 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:35 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:25 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:25 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bournemouth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bournemouth via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 18m.

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