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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Liverpool takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Liverpool. 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 43m
Duration
560 mi
Distance
£261
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 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
7h 31m
£208–397

Cologne to Liverpool train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 38m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast6h 48m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast16h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast8h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast8h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast8h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Liverpool? 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: 559.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Liverpool Lime Street via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 31m.

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