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The average train between Cologne and Aberdeen takes 13h 59m and the fastest train takes 11h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 59m
Duration
885 mi
Distance
£424
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
12h 16m
£337–573

Cologne to Aberdeen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper15h 51m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper15h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper15h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Caledonian Sleeper15h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 24m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country13h 2m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 32m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 25m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 32m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 48m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 29m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Aberdeen? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 885.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 16m.

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