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Cologne to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bournemouth takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 38m
Duration
477 mi
Distance
£228
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
7h 17m
£180–374

Cologne to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 41m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 37m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 42m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 37m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 42m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 42m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 37m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 23m • 3 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 44m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 38m • 3 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bournemouth? 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.

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  • Distance: 477.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bournemouth via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 17m.

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