Heathrow to Cologne Trains

Heathrow to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow and Cologne takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. 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.

6h 8m
Duration: 619 km
Distance: €252
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London St Pancras Intl

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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

6h 4m

€182–362

Heathrow to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Heathrow and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:56 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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:16 AM
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12h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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Train via London St Pancras Intl

Heathrow to Cologne train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM

7:59 AM → 2:15 PM

10:03 AM → 4:15 PM

11:57 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM

7:59 AM → 2:15 PM

10:03 AM → 4:15 PM

11:57 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM

7:59 AM → 2:15 PM

10:03 AM → 4:15 PM

11:57 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:15 PM

7:58 AM → 2:15 PM

10:01 AM → 4:15 PM

11:01 AM → 5:14 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:15 PM

10:03 AM → 4:15 PM

11:03 AM → 5:14 PM

11:57 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:01 AM → 12:15 PM

7:59 AM → 2:15 PM

10:03 AM → 4:15 PM

11:57 AM → 6:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf

Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf

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6:32 PM → 8:16 AM
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