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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Cologne takes 9h 2m 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.

9h 2m
Duration
831 km
Distance
€335
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 52m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar7h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 830.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Wales and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 30m.

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