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Retford to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Cologne takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford 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.

8h 8m
Duration
813 km
Distance
€281
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
7h 11m
€206–423

Retford to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Retford and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 813 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Köln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 11m.

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