Cologne to Southend-on-Sea Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Southend-on-Sea takes 6h 56m 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 56m
Duration: 405 mi
Distance: £208
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Greenwich

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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 Barking to Southend Centraltrain

5h 57m

£158–324

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 7:43 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 45m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:44 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:44 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 48m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 1:57 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
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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.

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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