The average train between Waterloo and Cologne takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo 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 2 hours between Waterloo and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Cologne station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Waterloo to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Waterloo to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Waterloo to Cologne train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Waterloo and Cologne is 180.8 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–170 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Eurostar also services this route every 2 hours.