The average train between Hitchin and Cologne takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Cologne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Hitchin to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Hitchin to Cologne train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hitchin and Cologne is 513.8 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 47m.