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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Liverpool takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 37m
Duration
560 mi
Distance
£274
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
7h 53m
£202–405

Cologne to Liverpool train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 559.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Liverpool Lime Street via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 53m.

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