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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£334

Average price

£347

Fastest journey

4 h 11 m

Average duration

4 h 13 m

Trains per day

Distance

497 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Cologne will cost around £347 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £334.

Fast trains

To travel from London to Cologne you need to make at least one change.

9116+

315

09:014h14

London St Pancras International (STP)

14:15Cologne Hbf

£3341One-way

1 change

9126+

11:044h11

London St Pancras International (STP)

16:15Cologne Hbf

£3601One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £167.

Distance: 497 km

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Train	Most popular Flight	Coach
£169 Average Price	£134 Average Price	£102 Average Price Cheapest
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

London to Cologne train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 09:45

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
9126+17	10:04 London St Pancras International (STP)	4h11	14:15 Cologne Hbf	1 change
9132+317	12:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	4h14	16:15 Cologne Hbf	1 change
Wednesday 9 July
9116+315	08:01 London St Pancras International (STP)	4h14	12:15 Cologne Hbf	1 change
This is the last train of the day.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Cologne?

The best time to book your train from London to Cologne is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Cologne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Cologne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Cologne.

Trains

from £48

Coaches

from £51

Flights

from £83

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from London to Cologne

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Service

Hygiene

Seats

Price

Cons

wifi connection

Volume

Need to change

Hello everyone. A short time ago I travelled with DB from Cologne to London. The price was very cheap and acceptable compared to air tickets to London. The staff was very friendly and served their customers well. The seats were very comfortable and clean and well maintained. The toilets were also very clean, which of course I was pleased about. What didn't go well was mainly the wifi connection. It was very poor. The volume in the train was so high and I couldn't relax at all. I also had to change trains several times, which I didn't really like. All in all, it was a good train journey with Deutsche Bahn.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Cologne

United Kingdom

Germany

Trains from London to Cologne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £167 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £30

Distance

497 km

Average train duration

4h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

£167

Trains per day

Fastest train

5h 11m

First train

05:47

Last train

20:11

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £30

Train companies: Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn trains London to Cologne

For as little as £353 you can travel by train from London to Cologne with Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to Cologne from London in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train from London to Cologne, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Train information from London to Cologne with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 5 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £353
Eurostar frequency: 5 a day

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your London to Cologne train.

Deutsche Bahn Trains from London to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from London to Cologne. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

At Omio, you can easily check the train schedule from London to Cologne and book cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets.

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FAQs: London to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from London to Cologne can start from as little as £188 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Cologne is £189; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Cologne train time is 5 h 10 min covering the 308 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Cologne leaves at 05: 51. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Cologne leaves at 18: 30.

There is 1 train a day from London to Cologne which require at least one change with Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Cologne. Take the fast train with Eurostar from London to Cologne.

The high-speed Eurostar train from London to Cologne takes around 5 h 10 min.

When taking a train from London to Cologne, you can count on Eurostar for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Cologne from London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 30.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Cologne including taking a train, coach or flight.