Train from London to Cologne
Photo © Kiedrowski, Rainer
Overview
Route: London to Cologne via Brussels
Journey time: From 4 hrs 11 mins
Carbon emissions: Train 14.4 kg per person; Plane 112.5 kg per person
Return journey: Cologne to London via Brussels
Detailed itinerary
Option 1: via Brussels |
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Sample itinerary: The 0730 service from St Pancras gets you to Brussels at 1028, allowing for an easy transfer to the 1128 to Cologne, where you'll arrive in time for lunch.
Price: from £105 return
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| Leg 1: | London St Pancras to Brussels Midi
First train 0620 (Mon-Fri), 0659 (Sat), 0857 (Sun). Last train 1934 (every day). |
Frequency of service: 8 trains a day.
Operator:
Eurostar Journey time: from 1 hr 58 mins
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| Transfer | A quick same-station change of platform at Brussels Midi station to catch the onward connection. |
Change of platformTransfer time: Allow 20 mins
Book a hotel near Brussels Midi
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| Leg 2: | Brussels Midi to Cologne Central Station (Köln Hbf) |
Frequency of service:
Operator:
Thalys or ICE Journey time: From 1 hr 47 mins
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| Destination | Willkommen in Köln |
Book a hotel near Cologne Central Station
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Your route to Cologne
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the train.





