Cologne to Shrewsbury Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Shrewsbury takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Shrewsbury. 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 49m
Duration: 522 mi
Distance: £253
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain

7h 29m

£186–426

Cologne to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:55 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:58 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 3:05 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:21 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:05 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:59 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:53 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Shrewsbury? 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 Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Shrewsbury via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 29m.

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