The average train between Cologne and Wales takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Wales at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Wales station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Cologne to Wales train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Wales train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cologne to Wales train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cologne and Wales is 752.6 km. The road distance is 827 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h.