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London to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Cologne takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.

5h 18m
Duration
591 km
Distance
€124
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train Eurostar
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
4h 17m
€82–264

London to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between London and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 590.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between London, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 17m.

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