The average train between Cologne and Durham takes 8h 43m 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.
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 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 46m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Durham station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Cologne to Durham train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Durham train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Cologne to Durham train tickets online with Eurostar, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Durham is 713.6 km. The road distance is 999 km.
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 20m.