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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Chester takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Chester. 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 54m
Duration
546 mi
Distance
£251
Average price
Every 4 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 Euston to Chestertrain train
7h 46m
£203–382

Cologne to Chester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast17h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 24m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 28m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 27m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Chester? 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: 545.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chester via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 46m.

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