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The average train between Basingstoke and Cologne takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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.

6h 51m
Duration
674 km
Distance
€267
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain 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
6h 21m
€193–397

Basingstoke to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basingstoke and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 8m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar5h 39m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 38m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 38m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 38m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 38m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 38m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 24m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 37m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar5h 36m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 673.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 21m.

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