The average train between Croydon and Cologne takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Croydon to Cologne. 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 4 hours between Croydon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Cologne? 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 Croydon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Cologne station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Croydon to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Croydon to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Croydon to Cologne train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Croydon and Cologne is 494 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 9m.