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Wales to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Cologne takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. 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.

8h 39m
Duration
827 km
Distance
€326
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
8h 12m
€237–487

Wales to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wales and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Wales to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 827.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Wales and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 12m.

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