Derby to Cologne Trains

Derby to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Cologne takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

7h 28m
Duration: 796 km
Distance: €324
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

6h 44m

€239–447

Derby to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

11:08 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
1:08 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
3:08 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 8:16 AM
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13h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:47 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
12:26 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
3:07 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:39 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:15 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.

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Derby to Cologne train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

11:08 AM → 6:15 PM

1:08 PM → 8:15 PM

3:08 PM → 10:15 PM

5:34 PM → 8:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:47 AM → 12:15 PM

7:05 AM → 2:15 PM

9:08 AM → 4:15 PM

10:08 AM → 5:14 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 4:15 PM

9:54 AM → 6:15 PM

12:26 PM → 8:15 PM

3:07 PM → 10:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:39 AM → 12:15 PM

7:05 AM → 2:15 PM

9:08 AM → 4:15 PM

11:08 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:15 PM

7:05 AM → 2:15 PM

9:08 AM → 4:15 PM

11:08 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:15 PM

7:05 AM → 2:15 PM

9:08 AM → 4:15 PM

11:08 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:14 AM → 12:15 PM

7:05 AM → 2:15 PM

9:08 AM → 4:15 PM

11:08 AM → 6:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl

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5:34 PM → 8:16 AM
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