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Cologne to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Chester takes 7h 52m 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.

7h 52m
Duration
546 mi
Distance
£249
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
7h 50m
£205–360

Cologne to Chester train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 545.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Chester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 50m.

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