The average train between Essex and Cologne takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essex and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Cologne. However, there are services departing from White Notley station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via London Liverpool Street station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Essex to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Essex and Cologne is 452.9 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Koeln Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 23m.