London to Cologne by train

London to Cologne train travel explained

Want to know how to get from London to Cologne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Cologne take around 3 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 497 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around  06:04. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:57, with the last train leaving at around 20:03. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 20 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 27 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £48.57.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cologne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cologne.

Is there a direct train from London to Cologne?

The journey between London and Cologne usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Cologne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from London to Cologne?

The London to Cologne train travel takes about 3 hours and 59 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Cologne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cologne leaving London at around 06:04 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:57, with the final departure at 20:03.