The average train between Middlesbrough and Cologne takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Cologne station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Middlesbrough to Cologne train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Cologne train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Cologne train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Cologne is 683 km. The road distance is 974 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Koeln Hbf via York, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 48m.