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Aberdeen to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Cologne takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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.

16h 21m
Duration
1,425 km
Distance
€497
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
12h 10m
€355–668

Aberdeen to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Aberdeen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 9m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 9m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 9m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 11m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 9m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 23m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 9m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen 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.

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  • Distance: 1,424.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 21m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 10m.

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