The average train between Wales and Cologne takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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 Wales and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via King's Cross station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Wales to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Wales to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Wales and Cologne is 621.7 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Koeln Hbf via Retford, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 50m.