The average train between Irun and Cologne takes 12h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Irun 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 twice daily between Irun and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irun is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 8m • 2 changes


9h 42m • 2 changes


10h 10m • 2 changes
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24h 9m • 2 changes


10h 9m • 2 changes


9h 44m • 2 changes


10h 10m • 2 changes


10h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Irun to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Irun station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Irun to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
Irun to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Irun to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Irun and Cologne is 1,070.9 km. The road distance is 1,303 km.
You can take a train from Hendaye to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 36m.