Cologne to Bristol Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bristol takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Bristol. 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 19m
Duration: 487 mi
Distance: £252
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 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain

7h 4m

£198–406

Cologne to Bristol train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Bristol. 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 Bristol at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:42 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
14h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:34 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:04 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:05 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:00 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bristol? 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 Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bristol Temple Meads via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 4m.

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