Reading to Cologne Trains

Reading to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cologne takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 15m
Duration: 656 km
Distance: €278
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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6h 5m

€192–421

Reading to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:03 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 14m • 4 changes
2:05 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 10m • 4 changes
4:05 PM → 10:15 PM
5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 5m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 4m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 5m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 4m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 5m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 4m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 5m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 4m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 5m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 4m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 32m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
10:13 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 2m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 5:14 PM
5h • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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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Train via London

Reading to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:03 AM → 4:15 PM

12:01 PM → 6:15 PM

2:05 PM → 8:15 PM

4:05 PM → 10:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM

8:10 AM → 2:15 PM

10:11 AM → 4:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM

8:10 AM → 2:15 PM

10:11 AM → 4:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM

8:10 AM → 2:15 PM

10:11 AM → 4:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM

8:10 AM → 2:15 PM

10:11 AM → 4:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM

8:10 AM → 2:15 PM

10:11 AM → 4:15 PM

12:05 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:43 AM → 12:15 PM

7:59 AM → 2:15 PM

10:13 AM → 4:15 PM

11:14 AM → 5:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Reading to London Paddington

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