There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 21m€194–396Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 40m€66–103Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 34m€236–280Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 30m€88–287Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 21m€104–286Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 43m€126–237Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 55m€99–256Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 46m€84–304Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 29m€97–273Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 9m€135–313Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 56m€125–349Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
- Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 11m
Basingstoke to Cologne by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €95 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cologne is 674 km.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 21m and costs €190 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Basingstoke to Cologne, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h 21m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cologne is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 6:46 PM in Basingstoke and 7:46 PM in Cologne.
Basingstoke to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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