Wakefield to Cologne trains

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The average train between Wakefield and Cologne takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 27m
Duration: 873 km
Distance: €324
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

7h 6m

€229–446

Wakefield to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wakefield and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:22 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
13h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:52 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Cologne.

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Distance: 872.7 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 6m.

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