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Heathrow to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow and Cologne takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. 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.

5h 53m
Duration
618 km
Distance
€232
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paddington

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
6h 12m
€154–405

Heathrow to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heathrow and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 618.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 12m.

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