What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 17h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Köln via Gloucester Green Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Baker Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Banbury to Cologne?

The distance between Banbury and Cologne is 704 km.

How do I travel from Banbury to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 28m and costs €170 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Banbury to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cologne bus from?

Banbury to Cologne bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cologne train from?

Banbury to Cologne train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Cologne?

The best way to get from Banbury to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h 28m and costs €170 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 17h 22m.

Where does the Banbury to Cologne bus arrive?

Banbury to Cologne bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

What is the time difference between Banbury and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Banbury. It is currently 5:16 PM in Banbury and 6:16 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Banbury to Cologne train arrive?

Banbury to Cologne train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

How do I get a train ticket from Banbury to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Banbury to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Banbury to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 28m
€177–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus
17h 22m
€51–88
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Banbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 37m
€238–291
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4h 58m
€106–254
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 8m
€112–331
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Banbury to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 45m
€112–208
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 42m
€125–362
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 3m
€95–292
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 21m
€121–281
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 10m
€172–332

Banbury to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

101Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.2 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Banbury, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Banbury to Koeln Hbf via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Köln via Magdalen Street East, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 17h 22m.

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