Bristol to Cologne Trains

Bristol to Cologne trains

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The average train between Bristol and Cologne takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 32m
Duration: 784 km
Distance: €327
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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

7h 40m

€236–487

Bristol to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:53 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 10:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 40m.

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