The average train between Cologne and Waterloo takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Waterloo. 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 Waterloo. 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 Waterloo at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 59m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

2h 55m • 1 change

2h 55m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Waterloo station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Cologne to Waterloo train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Waterloo train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Cologne to Waterloo train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Waterloo is 180.8 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.