The average train between Cologne and Durham takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Durham. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Durham. 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 Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Durham station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Cologne to Durham train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Durham train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Cologne to Durham train tickets online with Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cologne and Durham is 713.6 km. The road distance is 999 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Durham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 23m.