The average train between Cologne and Wales takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Wales. 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 Wales at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 6m. 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 Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Cologne to Wales train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Wales train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cologne to Wales train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Wales is 752.6 km. The road distance is 827 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cardiff Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 29m.