Cologne to Chelmsford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Chelmsford takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Chelmsford. 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 10m
Duration: 399 mi
Distance: £210
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

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 Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain

5h 23m

£160–325

Cologne to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:02 PM → 9:51 AM
Arrives next day
13h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:09 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:48 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:48 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:48 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 4:48 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chelmsford via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 23m.

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