The average train between Hereford and Cologne takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford 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 5 times a day between Hereford and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Cologne station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Hereford to Cologne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Cologne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Hereford to Cologne train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Cologne is 680.1 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Koeln Hbf via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 18m.