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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cotswolds is to train and bus which costs £70 - £200 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Cotswolds is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £190 - £410.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Cotswolds?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Kemble via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cotswolds?

The distance between Cologne and Cotswolds is 475 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £190 - £410.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cotswolds train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Cotswolds train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cotswolds?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Cotswolds.

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

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

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Train
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 Paddington to Kembletrain
7h 7m
£192–409
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Gloucesterbus
16h 2m
£70–193
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
15h 47m
£102–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cotswoldscar
7h 29m
£212–256
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 New Street to Gloucestertrain
7h 56m
£103–227
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 Cotswoldscar
8h 33m
£114–199
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
9h 2m
£129–360
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 Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain
9h 25m
£117–273
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, line 882 bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Combend Farmbus
9h 17m
£104–310
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
9h 53m
£91–331
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
9h 26m
£93–310
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
10h 28m

Cologne to Cotswolds by train, bus, and foot

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15h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472.2 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cotswolds via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Kemble in around 7h 7m.

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