The average train between Cologne and Scotland takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Scotland. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 4:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Scotland? 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 Scotland. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Scotland station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Cologne to Scotland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Scotland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cologne to Scotland train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Scotland is 972.6 km. The road distance is 1,232 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Glasgow Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 13m.