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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €170 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Bridgend to Cologne?

The distance between Bridgend and Cologne is 860 km.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 42m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Bridgend to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Cologne bus from?

Bridgend to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Cologne train from?

Bridgend to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.

Train, bus or fly from Bridgend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Cologne is to train via London which takes 7h 42m and costs €230 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Bridgend to Cologne bus arrive?

Bridgend to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bridgend and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bridgend. It is currently 6:31 AM in Bridgend and 7:31 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Bridgend to Cologne train arrive?

Bridgend to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bridgend to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from Bridgend to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
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
7h 42m
€239–545
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 5m
€82–174
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bridgend to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 39m
€263–327
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
6h 56m
€102–295
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
9h 22m
€171–460
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bridgend to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 48m
€139–249
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
8h 36m
€107–263
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 50m
€173–468
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 1m
€161–349
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend 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
7h 25m
€162–366
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
7h 10m
€146–382
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 49m
€116–475

Bridgend to Cologne by train and subway

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7h 42mAverage Duration

€239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 859.7 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bridgend to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 18h 5m.

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