Cologne to Birmingham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Birmingham takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 53m
Duration: 480 mi
Distance: £236
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain

6h 15m

£174–391

Cologne to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Birmingham. 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 Birmingham at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:02 PM → 12:48 PM
Arrives next day
16h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:26 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:27 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Birmingham? 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 Cologne, Germany and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 15m.

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