The average train between Edinburgh and Cologne takes 10h 58m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cologne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Edinburgh to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Cologne train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Edinburgh and Cologne is 872 km. The road distance is 1,219 km.
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 49m.