Aberdeen to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Cologne takes 15h 37m 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.

15h 37m
Duration: 1,425 km
Distance: €512
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

12h 43m

€360–688

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 10:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 15h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:47 AM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
19h 29m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
20h 7m • 3 changes
10:11 PM → 4:15 PM
Arrives next day
17h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:52 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
19h 9m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:52 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
19h 9m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:52 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
19h 9m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:52 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
19h 9m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:52 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
12:07 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
19h 9m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:52 AM → 8:15 PM
11h 23m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 10:15 PM
11h 23m • 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.

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 43m.

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