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Hertford to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hertford and Cologne takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Hertford 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 40m
Duration
629 km
Distance
€151
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Hertford to Cologne train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Hertford and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 20m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hertford 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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  • Distance: 629.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Hertford East to Köln Hbf via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 38m.

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