The average train between Cologne and Portsmouth takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day 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 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Cologne to Portsmouth train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Portsmouth train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Cologne to Portsmouth train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cologne and Portsmouth is 564.2 km. The road distance is 713 km.
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 38m.