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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Bristol to Cologne?

The distance between Bristol and Cologne is 784 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €210 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Bristol to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cologne bus from?

Bristol to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €210 - €500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Bristol to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 7:07 AM in Bristol and 8:07 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Bristol to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bristol to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 3m
€214–498
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 35m
€71–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
13h 9m
€90–271
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 48m
€250–308
Fly Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
6h 38m
€88–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 57m
€126–230
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 50m
€140–301
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 11m
€148–421
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 48m
€138–319
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 31m
€121–335
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 15m
€92–347

Bristol to Cologne by train and subway

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7h 3mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.4 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 3m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

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