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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 29m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Cologne?

The distance between Heathrow and Cologne is 558 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Cologne without a car is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 6h 3m and costs €150 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Heathrow to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Cologne bus from?

Heathrow to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Cologne train from?

Heathrow to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Cologne?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Cologne is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 6h 3m and costs €150 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Heathrow to Cologne bus arrive?

Heathrow to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 2:45 PM in Heathrow and 3:45 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Heathrow to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Heathrow to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
2h 29m
€83–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
16h 10m
€61–97
Train via London St Pancras Intl
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 3m
€150–388
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 41m
€220–265
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 46m
€90–303
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 48m
€109–199

Heathrow to Cologne by subway and train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558.1 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Koeln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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