Southampton to Cologne Trains

Southampton to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Cologne takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

7h 21m
Duration: 722 km
Distance: €297
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
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

7h 26m

€211–453

Southampton to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
8:26 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
10:25 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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