The average train between Germany and Colchester takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 14h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany to Colchester. 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 Germany and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Colchester at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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22h 8m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Germany to Colchester? 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 Germany to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Colchester station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
Germany to Colchester train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Colchester train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Germany to Colchester train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Germany and Colchester is 664.6 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Colchester via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 14h 8m.