The average train between Holyhead and Cologne takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 24m. 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 3 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 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 12h 14m.
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 11m.