The average train between York and Cologne takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 5 times a day between York and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Cologne. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Cologne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
York to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your York to Cologne train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between York and Cologne is 639.3 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from York to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 37m.