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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Cologne takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 24m
Duration
591 km
Distance
€133
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

London to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 times a day between London and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurostar3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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: 590.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 46m.

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