Southend-on-Sea to Cologne Trains

Southend-on-Sea to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Cologne takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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 42m
Duration: 652 km
Distance: €260
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
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 23m

€188–395

Southend-on-Sea to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southend-on-Sea and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:08 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:18 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:35 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
12:52 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:47 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Koeln Hbf via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 23m.

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