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Cologne to Chester trains

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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
£240
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
£184–403

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 9:42 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.

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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