The average train between Cologne and Bedford takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bedford. 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 3 hours between Cologne and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bedford at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Bedford? 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 Cologne to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Bedford station via Bruxelles Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Cologne to Bedford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bedford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bedford station.
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The distance between Cologne and Bedford is 529.8 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bedford via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 41m.