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Cologne to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Reading takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration
405 mi
Distance
£224
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
5h 30m
£153–365

Cologne to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 405.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 30m.

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