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Dumfries to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Cologne takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

11h 33m
Duration
1,123 km
Distance
€378
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
9h 46m
€265–565

Dumfries to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dumfries and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 13m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarEurostar9h 14m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 15m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 15m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,123 km
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Koeln Hbf via Carlisle, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 46m.

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