The average train between Cologne and Bournemouth takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day 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 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Cologne to Bournemouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bournemouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Cologne to Bournemouth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Bournemouth is 620.2 km. The road distance is 768 km.
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 33m.