The average train between Cologne and Holyhead takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Holyhead. 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Holyhead? 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 Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Holyhead station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Cologne to Holyhead train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Holyhead train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Cologne to Holyhead train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cologne and Holyhead is 832.7 km. The road distance is 1,013 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Holyhead via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 55m.