London - Cologne
Single journey from
€58*
Travel time
5:11
Book up to
6 months in advance
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Get to Cologne from London with Eurostar, Thalys and ICEGet to Cologne from London

Set off for Cologne, the “fun loving capital” of Germany, by train departing from London.

This journey on board Eurostar, Thalys and ICE trains takes just over 5 hours and requires only 1 change in Brussels.

Get to Brussels from London by EurostarTo Brussels from London

The first leg of your journey will take you from London to Brussels (Midi/Zuid) by Eurostar. In just 1 hour 48 minutes, you will have left hectic London behind to arrive right in the heart of Europe, passing through the Channel Tunnel.

From Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid to Cologne

In Brussels (Midi/Zuid), step on board a Thalys or ICE train to Cologne. The 9 daily trains provide a direct service in just 1:47. Köln Hbf, Cologne’s main station, is set right next to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, which you shouldn’t miss! The station’s just a few minutes away from the city’s shopping district, popular museums and numerous cosy restaurants and terraces.


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London St Pancras International train station

Euston Road
N1C 4QP London
Great Britain
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Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid train station

47B Avenue Fonsny
1060 Brussels
Belgium
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Köln Hbf train station

Bahnhofsvorplatz
50667 Cologne
Germany
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15 and 16 April: adapted schedules for ICE trains between Brussels and Germany15 and 16 April: adapted schedules for ICE trains

Due to engineering works on the German rail network, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt will be operating according to an adapted schedule on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April 2023.

ICE 317 (Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 16:25 - Köln Hbf 18:16 - Frankfurt 19:31) is cancelled that weekend.

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

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22 and 23 April: adapted schedules for ICE trains between Brussels and Germany22 and 23 April: adapted schedules for ICE trains

Due to engineering works near Liège, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt will be operating according to an adapted schedule on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April 2023.

ICE trains will not be serving Liège-Guillemins but will have an exceptional stop at Angleur this weekend (ICE tickets valid on local connections between Angleur and Liège).

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

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29 April to 1 May: adapted schedules for ICE and Nightjet trains

Due to engineering works near Liège, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt and Nightjet trains connecting Brussels to Vienna will be operating according to an adapted schedule from Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May 2023.

ICE and Nightjet trains will not be serving Liège-Guillemins but will have an exceptional stop at Angleur this weekend (ICE and Nightjet tickets are valid on local connections between Angleur and Liège).

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

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6 and 7 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains between Brussels and Germany6 and 7 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains

Due to engineering works near Liège, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt will be operating according to an adapted schedule on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May 2023.

ICE trains will not be serving Liège-Guillemins but will have an exceptional stop at Angleur this weekend (ICE tickets valid on local connections between Angleur and Liège).

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

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13 and 14 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains between Brussels and Germany13 and 14 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains

Due to engineering works near Liège, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt will be operating according to an adapted schedule on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May 2023.

ICE trains will not be serving Liège-Guillemins but will have an exceptional stop at Angleur this weekend (ICE tickets valid on local connections between Angleur and Liège).

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

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20 and 21 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains between Brussels and Germany20 and 21 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains

Due to engineering works near Liège, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt will be operating according to an adapted schedule on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023.

ICE trains will not be serving Liège-Guillemins but will have an exceptional stop at Angleur this weekend (ICE tickets valid on local connections between Angleur and Liège).

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

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27 and 28 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains between Brussels and Germany27 and 28 May: adapted schedules for ICE trains

Due to engineering works near Liège, ICE trains connecting Brussels, Cologne and with Frankfurt will be operating according to an adapted schedule on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023.

ICE trains will not be serving Liège-Guillemins but will have an exceptional stop at Angleur this weekend (ICE tickets valid on local connections between Angleur and Liège).

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner.

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