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Birmingham to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Cologne takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.

7h 49m
Duration
772 km
Distance
€250
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain 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
7h 14m
€183–467

Birmingham to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 772.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 14m.

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