The average train between Gloucester and Cologne takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Cologne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Gloucester to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Gloucester to Cologne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Cologne is 645.7 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 34m.