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Cologne to Southend-on-Sea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Southend-on-Sea takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Southend-on-Sea. 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 44m
Duration
405 mi
Distance
£199
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Greenwich

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 Barking to Southend Centraltrain train
5h 57m
£159–320

Cologne to Southend-on-Sea train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Southend-on-Sea? 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: 404.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Southend Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Barking station, and Barking in around 5h 57m.

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