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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Durham takes 8h 44m 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 44m
Duration
621 mi
Distance
£280
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 King's Cross to Durhamtrain train
7h 59m
£227–418

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 21m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)15h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 35m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 41m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 38m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 46m • 2 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 620.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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 7h 59m.

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