Cologne to Southampton Trains

Cologne to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Southampton takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 9m
Duration: 449 mi
Distance: £227
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain

6h 36m

£174–364

Cologne to Southampton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:42 PM → 10:48 AM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:51 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:51 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:49 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:51 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:48 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:51 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 10m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:39 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Southampton? 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.

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Southampton Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 36m.

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