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 £40 - £90 and takes 15h 29m.

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 13m 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 Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Heathrow?

The distance between Cologne and Heathrow is 387 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 which takes 5h 35m and costs £150 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Heathrow train from?

Cologne to Heathrow train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Cologne to Heathrow is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £150 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 15h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 4h 13m.

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 6:56 PM in Cologne and 5:56 PM in Heathrow.

Where does the Cologne to Heathrow train arrive?

Cologne to Heathrow train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Cologne to Heathrow - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 35m
£150–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
15h 29m
£43–88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
7h 44m
£69–213
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar
6h 32m
£192–226
Train via Brussels
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 49m
£147–371
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Heathrowcar
7h 35m
£84–163
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
4h 13m
£67–228
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
£84–216
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
£61–222
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 41m
£94–224
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
5h 45m
£90–355

Cologne to Heathrow by train and subway

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.9 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria twice daily. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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