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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Bournemouth Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bournemouth via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bournemouth?

The distance between Cologne and Bournemouth is 480 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 17m and costs £180 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cologne to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bournemouth bus from?

Cologne to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bournemouth train from?

Cologne to Bournemouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 17m and costs £180 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Cologne to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 1:47 AM in Cologne and 12:47 AM in Bournemouth.

Where does the Cologne to Bournemouth train arrive?

Cologne to Bournemouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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

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Cologne to Bournemouth - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Bournemouth by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 17m
£186–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
17h 54m
£58–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
17h 31m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar
7h 25m
£212–257
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 3m
£129–306
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 21m
£219–374
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Bournemouthcar
8h 29m
£121–219
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 48m
£80–242
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 5m
£97–306
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 43m
£103–261
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 16m
£136–384
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
7h 15m
£103–269
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
8h 6m
£142–300

Cologne to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

103Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£186Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 477.1 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bournemouth via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bournemouth Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 17h 54m.

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