The average train between Cologne and Hartlepool takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Hartlepool. 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 Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 43m • 2 changes


7h 43m • 2 changes


8h 10m • 2 changes


6h 45m • 2 changes


7h 42m • 2 changes


7h 43m • 2 changes


7h 42m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
Cologne to Hartlepool train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hartlepool train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Cologne to Hartlepool train tickets online with Eurostar, Grand Central Trains and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Hartlepool is 688.4 km. The road distance is 987 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Hartlepool via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 28m.