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Cologne to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Southampton takes 7h 12m 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 12m
Duration
449 mi
Distance
£237
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
6h 52m
£168–366

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 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 448.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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 52m.

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