The average train between Shrewsbury and Cologne takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Koeln Hbf station via Birmingham New Street station, London Euston station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Shrewsbury to Cologne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
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The distance between Shrewsbury and Cologne is 694.9 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Koeln Hbf via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 31m.