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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Reading takes 6h 7m 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.

6h 7m
Duration
405 mi
Distance
£227
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 Paddington to Readingtrain train
5h 52m
£154–342

Cologne to Reading train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Reading. 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 Reading at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 405.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Reading via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 52m.

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