Train Mannheim to Colchester from £251 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mannheim and Colchester takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Mannheim to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 28m
Duration: 570 mi
Distance: £251
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

8h 26m

£199–409

Mannheim to Colchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mannheim and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:33 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:01 AM → 1:15 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
9:33 AM → 5:15 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
11:33 AM → 7:15 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:01 AM → 1:13 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
9:33 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
11:33 AM → 6:14 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:01 AM → 1:13 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
9:33 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
11:33 AM → 6:14 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:01 AM → 1:13 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
9:33 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
11:33 AM → 6:14 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:01 AM → 1:13 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
9:33 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
11:33 AM → 6:14 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:01 AM → 1:46 PM
9h 45m • 4 changes
7:33 AM → 3:14 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
9:33 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
11:33 AM → 6:14 PM
6h 41m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mannheim to Colchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Mannheim to Colchester.

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Distance: 569.6 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Mannheim, Germany and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Colchester via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 8h 26m.

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