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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cologne takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

7h 3m
Duration
652 km
Distance
€273
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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
6h 35m
€181–396

Reading to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Reading to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m.

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