The average train between Heathrow and Cologne takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Cologne. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Heathrow to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Heathrow to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Heathrow and Cologne is 519 km.
You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Koeln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 43m.