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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Gatwick Airport takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Gatwick Airport. 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 14m
Duration
396 mi
Distance
£221
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Gatwick Airport. 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 Gatwick Airport at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarThameslink6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarThameslink13h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarThameslink6h 20m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarThameslink6h 20m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarThameslink6h 20m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 54m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarThameslink5h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 396.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Gatwick Airport via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 41m.

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