Train Reading to Cologne from €273 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cologne takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. 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.

5h 52m
Duration: 652 km
Distance: €273
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 34m

€181–405

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 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:19 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
4:14 PM → 10:15 PM
6h • 3 changes
6:44 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 6:15 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 6:15 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 6:15 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:20 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
11:14 AM → 5:14 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
10:11 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 6:15 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
6h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 6:15 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Cologne.

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Distance: 652.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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 34m.

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