Birmingham to Cologne Trains

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: €294
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
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

6h 38m

€210–474

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.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:11 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
14h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
11:21 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:56 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
11:26 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
1:21 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 10:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:21 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
1:21 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:21 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
1:21 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:21 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
1:21 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:21 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
1:21 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:21 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
1:21 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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