Cologne to Birmingham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Birmingham takes 6h 47m 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 47m
Duration: 480 mi
Distance: £247
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 34m

£180–405

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:42 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 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 Sunday, November 8, 2026

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
12:39 PM → 5:27 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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, November 12, 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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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 34m.

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