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Plymouth to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Cologne takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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.

9h 50m
Duration
959 km
Distance
€378
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Plymouth to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Plymouth and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 12m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 9m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar8h • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 21m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 21m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 21m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 21m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 21m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 20m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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: 958.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 39m.

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