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London to Cologne trains

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Quick guide
Departure station:London
Train operators:Eurostar
Arrival station:Cologne
Ticket price:From SEK 2,431.89
First train:Departs at 06:16
Distance:Approximately 498 km
Last train:Departs at 15:04
Journey time:Average 5h 14m, with the fastest trains taking 4h

London to Cologne train timetable

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07:04
5h 11m, No direct
London St Pancras International
13:15
Cologne Central Station
Eurostar
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09:01
5h 14m, No direct
London St Pancras International
15:15
Cologne Central Station
Eurostar
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13:01
5h 14m, No direct
London St Pancras International
19:15
Cologne Central Station
Eurostar
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14:04
4h 11m, No direct
London St Pancras International
19:15
Cologne Central Station
Eurostar
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14:04
6h 11m, No direct
London St Pancras International
21:15
Cologne Central Station
Eurostar
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15:04
5h 11m, No direct
London St Pancras International
21:15
Paris
Eurostar
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London to Cologne Train Route Details

For as low as SEK 2,431.89, you can enjoy the fastest train journey, covering a distance of around 498 km in 4h. Train companies Eurostar offer you 8 train services daily. Check the train route table below to plan your journey.

First train
First train
06:16
Last train
Last train
15:04
Departure station
Departure station
London
Arrival station
Arrival station
Cologne
Journey time
Journey time
4h
Distance
Distance
498 km
Price
Price
From SEK 2,431.89
Train Operators
Train Operators
Eurostar

Eurostar Train Classes from London to Cologne

Keep up to date with the latest train information for your next journey.

  • Standard

    Standard

    The Standard Class provides affordable and spacious seating, with power outets and complimentary Wi-Fi. Passengers can also buy drinks, meals and snacks on board.

  • Plus

    Plus

    In the Plus Class, travellers can enjoy extra spacious seats, two delicious dishes and drinks served at your seat (London routes only)

  • Premier

    Premier

    The Premier class offers more flexible refund and exchange policy, exclusive lounge access in London, Paris and Brussels, priority ticket gates (London routes only), extra spacious seats, a unique menu created by some of Europe'sbest chefs (selected routes only), one additional luggage, ensuring an excellent journey.

Facilities on Eurostar Trains

Since the merger of Eurostar and Thalys in 2023, Eurostar trains come in two varieties: blue and red.

FacilitiesRed EurostarBlue Eurostar
Speed
up to 300 km/hup to 300 km/h
How far in advance to book
Around 6-8 monthsAround 6-8 months
Main Destinations
Red Eurostar trains serve France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany remain red.Blue Eurostar trains operate on services travelling to and from London
E-tickets
Wi-Fi
Fast Track boarding
Premier ClassPremier Class
Club Lounge
Premier ClassPremier Class

Change and refunds

  • Standard/Plus

  • Premier

  • Changes Free date/time changes until 1 hour before departure. No destination changes. Pay difference for higher fares; no refund for lower fares. Upgrades to Plus allowed, not to Premier.
  • Refunds Available until 7 days before departure with fees (£25/€25/$40 per leg). Non-refundable within 7 days or after late exchange.
  • Changes: Free date/time changes until 48 hours after departure. Same price difference rules apply.
  • Refunds: Free refunds until 48 hours after departure. Non-refundable thereafter.

FAQs About London to Cologne Trains

  • Is Eurostar direct from London to Cologne?

    No. There is no direct Eurostar to Cologne and it needs to change 1 times, the travel time is 5h 14m.

  • How much is the Eurostar from London to Cologne?

    Trip.com provides you with a cheap price for Eurostar trains. Starting at SEK 2,431.89, the whole journey is around 5h 14m.

  • How long is the Eurostar from London to Cologne?

    Eurostar trains are high-speed and mostly direct. The entire journey takes approximately 4h, providing you with a comfortable seat and beautiful scenery.

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