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The average train between Cologne and Derby takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Derby. 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 50m
Duration
495 mi
Distance
£251
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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
6h 32m
£198–372

Cologne to Derby train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Derby. 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 Derby at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 49m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 43m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 43m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 43m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 28m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 47m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Derby? 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.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 494.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Derby via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 32m.

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