The average train between Reading and Cologne takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. 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.
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 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cologne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Reading to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Reading to Cologne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Cologne is 554.7 km. The road distance is 652 km.
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 39m.