Heathrow to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow and Cologne takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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.

6h 15m
Duration: 619 km
Distance: €272
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Subway, train via London St Pancras Intl

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Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
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

6h 44m

€187–392

Heathrow to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heathrow and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:15 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:32 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow, England and Cologne, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Cologne. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, then take the train to Koeln Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Köln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 49m.

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