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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Frechen takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Frechen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 43m
Duration
783 km
Distance
€296
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
6h 59m
€211–462

Birmingham to Frechen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Frechen. 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 Frechen at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 47m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 22m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 32m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 782.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Köln Weiden West via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 59m.

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