The average train between Cologne and Derby takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Derby. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Derby at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Derby. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Derby station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Cologne to Derby train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Derby train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Cologne to Derby train tickets online with Eurostar and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cologne and Derby is 618.2 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Derby via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 53m.