Cologne to Durham trains

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The average train between Cologne and Durham takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 31m
Duration: 621 mi
Distance: £290
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 King's Cross to Durhamtrain

8h 19m

£236–434

Cologne to Durham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Durham. 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 Durham at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:42 PM → 12:18 PM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 7:20 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Durham? 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 Durham.

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Distance: 620.6 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Durham via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 19m.

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