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The average train between Cologne and Heathrow takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Heathrow. 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 19m
Duration
385 mi
Distance
£191
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  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
5h 33m
£153–308

Cologne to Heathrow train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Heathrow. 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 Heathrow at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)13h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)6h 22m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)6h 22m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 50m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 27m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 23m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 32m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)5h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 384.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 5h 33m.

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