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Southampton to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Cologne takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 21m
Duration
722 km
Distance
€272
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain 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 23m
€199–420

Southampton to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 721.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Köln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 23m.

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