The average train between Holyhead and Cologne takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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 Holyhead to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Cologne station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Holyhead to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Holyhead to Cologne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Holyhead and Cologne is 832.7 km. The road distance is 1,013 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 45m.