The average train between Cologne and York takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and York. 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 York at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to York. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at York station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Cologne to York train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to York train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at York station.
Book your Cologne to York train tickets online with Eurostar, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Cologne and York is 639.3 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to York via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 6h 54m.