Cologne to Bristol Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bristol takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 24m
Duration: 487 mi
Distance: £284
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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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 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain

6h 45m

£226–394

Cologne to Bristol train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bristol. 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 Bristol at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:04 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
6:44 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day
6h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:34 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:04 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:02 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:04 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:04 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bristol? 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 Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bristol Temple Meads via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 45m.

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