Edinburgh to Cologne Trains

Edinburgh to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cologne takes 11h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 16m
Duration: 1,219 km
Distance: €442
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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

9h 29m

€332–585

Edinburgh to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
16h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 44m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:30 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 11:15 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 29m.

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