Cologne to London - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to London by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Train • 4h 59m

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi 79 / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl Eil

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Train, bus • 10h 25m

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Midi Nj
Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria RegioJet 10

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Bus • 14h 22m

Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria 815 / ...

Drive, Eurotunnel • 5h 54m

Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Drive from Folkestone to London

Drive, car ferry • 6h 58m

Drive from Cologne to Calais
Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
Drive from Port of Dover to London

Fly Cologne Bonn to London Heathrow • 3h 58m

Fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to London Heathrow (LHR) CGN - LHR

Train to Dusseldorf, fly to London Heathrow • 4h 22m

Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to London Heathrow (LHR) DUS - LHR

Fly Cologne Bonn to London Stansted • 4h 23m

Fly from Cologne Bonn (CGN) to London Stansted (STN) CGN - STN

Train to Dortmund, fly to London Stansted • 5h 56m

Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
Fly from Dortmund (DTM) to London Stansted (STN) DTM - STN

Train, train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to London City • 6h 26m

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to London City (LCY) AMS - LCY

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Cologne to London by train

67 Weekly Trains

4h 59m Average Duration

£128 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to London is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to London is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €85 - €410.

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Is there a direct train between Cologne and London?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to London. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

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How far is it from Cologne to London?

The distance between Cologne and London is 369 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €140 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to London, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Cologne to London train from?

Cologne to London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

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Train, bus or fly from Cologne to London?

The best way to get from Cologne to London is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €140 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €410 and takes 3h 58m.

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What is the time difference between Cologne and London?

London is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 9:51 PM in Cologne and 8:51 PM in London.

Where does the Cologne to London train arrive?

Cologne to London train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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Distance: 369.2 miles
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cologne to London King's Cross via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria twice daily. Tickets cost £40 - £65 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

Airlines

KLM

Website: klm.com

Flights from Dusseldorf to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 38m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £140 - £600

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City

Ave. Duration: 1h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £70 - £350

British Airways

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from Cologne Bonn to London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £50 - £390

Flights from Dusseldorf to London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 1h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £75 - £490

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City

Ave. Duration: 1h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £75 - £310

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from Cologne Bonn to London Stansted

Ave. Duration: 1h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £23 - £280

Flights from Dortmund to London Stansted

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £23 - £330

Eurowings

Website: eurowings.com

Flights from Cologne Bonn to London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £70 - £420

Flights from Dusseldorf to London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £75 - £370

Lufthansa

Website: lufthansa.com

Flights from Dusseldorf to London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £75 - £370

Flights from Dusseldorf to London Heathrow via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 37m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £120 - £420

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details

Phone: +49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website: bahn.com

Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi

Ave. Duration: 1h 54m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: £38 - £43
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf

Ave. Duration: 29 min
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: £20 - £23
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

Train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal

Ave. Duration: 2h 12m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: £38 - £43
Website: https://www.bahn.com/en

ICE 3

Sebastian Terfloth

The front lounge of an ICE 3 (2nd class)

Sebastian Terfloth

ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Andre_de Wikipedia

ICE3 2nd class seats

Man in Seat61

Intercity-Express train

Wikipedia

Cologne Hauptbahnhof

Wikipedia

SNCF

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.

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