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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and York takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to York. 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 34m
Duration
555 mi
Distance
£256
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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 King's Cross to Yorktrain train
6h 30m
£194–376

Cologne to York train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and York. 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 York at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarGrand Central Trains6h 33m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)17h 33m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 20m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 23m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 20m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to York? 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.

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  • Distance: 554.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to York via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 6h 30m.

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