The average train between Cologne and Holyhead takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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 day between Cologne and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Holyhead? 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 Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Holyhead station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Cologne to Holyhead train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Holyhead train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Cologne and Holyhead is 832.7 km. The road distance is 1,013 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Holyhead via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 59m.