The average train between Liverpool and Cologne takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 every 4 hours between Liverpool and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Cologne station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Liverpool to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Liverpool to Cologne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Liverpool and Cologne is 730.1 km. The road distance is 901 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Köln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 8h 11m.