The average train between Brest and Cologne takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Brest and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brest to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Brest to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Brest to Cologne train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brest and Cologne is 869.3 km. The road distance is 1,137 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Koeln Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h 36m.