The average train between Harwich and Cologne takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 4 times a day between Harwich and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Cologne station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Harwich to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Harwich to Cologne train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Harwich and Cologne is 408.3 km. The road distance is 707 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Koeln Hbf via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 24m.