The average train between Edinburgh and Cologne Cathedral takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cologne Cathedral. 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 Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Cologne Cathedral? 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 Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cologne Cathedral station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Edinburgh to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Edinburgh and Cologne Cathedral is 871.8 km. The road distance is 1,219 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cologne Cathedral via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 52m.