The train between Cologne and Holyhead takes 12h 50m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Cologne to Holyhead. 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 week between Cologne and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:04 AM which arrives into Holyhead at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Holyhead station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Cologne to Holyhead train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Holyhead train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Cologne to Holyhead train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cologne and Holyhead is 832.7 km. The road distance is 1,013 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Holyhead via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 57m.
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