The average train between Nottingham and Cologne takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Cologne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Nottingham to Cologne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Cologne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Nottingham to Cologne train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Nottingham and Cologne is 598.5 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 23m.