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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 14h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Cologne to Heathrow?

The distance between Cologne and Heathrow is 386 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Heathrow without a car is to train via Paddington which takes 5h 7m and costs £130 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Cologne to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Heathrow bus from?

Cologne to Heathrow bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Heathrow train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Cologne to Heathrow is to train via Paddington which takes 5h 7m and costs £130 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 14h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Heathrow bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Heathrow?

Heathrow is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 9:58 AM in Cologne and 8:58 AM in Heathrow.

Where does the Cologne to Heathrow train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Heathrow - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Heathrow by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train via Paddington
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
5h 7m
£135–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
14h 1m
£47–85
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar
6h 33m
£192–226
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
4h 10m
£67–226
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
6h
£102–216
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 Heathrowcar
7h 35m
£97–169
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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
5h 6m
£84–213
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 Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
5h 24m
£63–232
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
5h 5m
£94–365
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 Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
5h 38m
£89–220

Cologne to Heathrow by train and subway

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoria twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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