It's easy to travel from the UK to Germany by train. Take Eurostar from London to Brussels in 2 hours, switch to a high-speed ICE train to Cologne taking 1h57, then take another luxurious ICE train to Munich, Berlin, Hamburg or anywhere in Germany.

Yes, you can easily travel from the UK to Germany by train, typically by taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras International to either Brussels or Paris, and then transferring to a high-speed Thalys or ICE (InterCity Express) train. The most common route is London to Brussels (about 2 hours), followed by a connection to Cologne (another 1 hour and 50 minutes) or Frankfurt. As of 2026, there are advanced plans and pilot programs for direct rail links between London and German cities like Cologne and Frankfurt, aimed at removing the need for a transfer. Travelers can also utilize "EuroLink" or "London to Germany" tickets through operators like Deutsche Bahn, which simplify the booking process across multiple carriers. While the journey takes longer than a flight—usually between 5 to 9 hours depending on the final destination—it is widely considered more comfortable and environmentally friendly, offering city-center to city-center service and the ability to avoid the lengthy security and check-in processes associated with modern air travel.