Reading to Cologne Trains

Reading to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Cologne takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. 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.

5h 55m
Duration: 652 km
Distance: €290
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

6h 30m

€195–435

Reading to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:11 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 8:15 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 10:15 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
6:49 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 4:15 PM
5h • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 8:15 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:15 PM
5h • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 4m • 3 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.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 30m.

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