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Preston to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cologne takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

9h 36m
Duration
926 km
Distance
€322
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
8h 10m
€218–461

Preston to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Preston to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 925.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 10m.

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