The average train between Cologne and Rouen takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Rouen. 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 Rouen. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Rouen at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Rouen? 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 Rouen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Rouen station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Cologne to Rouen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Rouen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.
Book your Cologne to Rouen train tickets online with Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Rouen is 448.1 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 37m.