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Cologne to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Chelmsford takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Chelmsford. 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 7m
Duration
399 mi
Distance
£199
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 Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
5h 22m
£158–322

Cologne to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 10m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 8m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 8m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 8m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 42m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 8m • 3 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Chelmsford? 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: 398.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chelmsford via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 22m.

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