Trains from London to Cologne

Travel by train between London, United Kingdom and Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Cologne from London restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from London?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask required: Mandatory

The above information was last checked on 21/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between London and Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return train to London, United Kingdom from Cologne is: Partially open.

Is my return train into London from Cologne restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Cologne?

Conditions of reentry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask required: Regional advice

Last checked on 21/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to London from Cologne closer to your date of departure here.

Some of the London train stations to Cologne you can start your journey from include London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Cologne include Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen.

When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria   and arriving in Köln Hbf.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Köln Hbf, located 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city centre.