Cologne to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Portsmouth takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Portsmouth. 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 22m
Duration: 443 mi
Distance: £252
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

6h 47m

£206–363

Cologne to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:04 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:04 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:04 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:32 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:00 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:04 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 19m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:04 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Portsmouth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Portsmouth & Southsea via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 47m.

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