The average train between Swindon and Cologne takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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 Swindon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Cologne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Swindon to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Swindon to Cologne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Cologne is 611.3 km. The road distance is 719 km.
You can take a train from Swindon 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 52m.