The average train between Cologne and Chester takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Chester. 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 4 hours between Cologne and Chester. 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 Chester at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Chester station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Cologne to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Cologne to Chester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cologne and Chester is 717.4 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chester via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 9m.