The average train between Cherbourg and Cologne takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 3 times a day between Cherbourg and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Cologne station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Cherbourg to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Cherbourg to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cherbourg and Cologne is 625.6 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Koeln Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 7h 39m.