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Trip Overview

The average train between Didcot and Cologne takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Didcot to Cologne. 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 41m
Duration
683 km
Distance
€276
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
6h 36m
€201–405

Didcot to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Didcot and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 28m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 31m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 17m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar5h 15m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Didcot to Cologne? 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: 683.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 36m.

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