The average train between Cologne and Hereford takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Hereford. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hereford station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Cologne to Hereford train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Hereford train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Cologne to Hereford train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Hereford is 680.1 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Hereford via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 8h 9m.