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 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 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 2 hours 1 minute, 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 Eurostar or ICE train to Cologne. The 9 daily trains provide a direct service in just 1:51. 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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18 - 19 April: ICE Brussels-Frankfurt to depart a few minutes earlier from Brussels

Due to engineering works between Brussels and Leuven on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April, the ICE trains connecting Brussels with Cologne and Frankfurt will follow an adapted schedule and depart a few minutes earlier from Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and from Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord.

Please check the adapted timetables again a few days before departure.

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25 - 26 April: ICE Brussels-Frankfurt to depart a few minutes earlier from Brussels

Due to engineering works between Brussels and Leuven on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, the ICE trains connecting Brussels with Cologne and Frankfurt will follow an adapted schedule and depart a few minutes earlier from Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and from Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord.

Please check the adapted timetables again a few days before departure.

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6 - 23 August: works on high speed line between Brussels and French border

From Thursday 6 August to Sunday 23 August 2026 inclusive, engineering works are planned on the high-speed line between Brussels and the French border. During these works, Eurostar and TGV INOUI trains will be diverted via an alternative route, resulting in longer journey times.

Our journey planner, booking system and ticket details already takes these changes into account.

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* Unless expressly stated otherwise, all fares quoted are per person/per leg (VAT included) based on an online reservation for a 2nd class return from Brussels. Please note, terms and conditions apply. Tip: As the number of seats at the lowest fares on Eurostar, TGV INOUI and ICE trains is limited, we recommend that you book your trip as early as possible. Most international trains allow reservations to be made from 4 months before the date of departure. On ICE trains, booking is possible as early as 180 days before departure, and on Eurostar, booking is possible from min. 157 and max. 277 days before departure, depending on the time of the year.).

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