The average train between Chelmsford and Cologne takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via London Liverpool Street station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Chelmsford to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Cologne is 458.8 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Koeln Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 32m.