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

The cheapest way to get from London Paddington Station to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from London Paddington Station to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between London Paddington Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from London Paddington Station station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between London Paddington Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from London Paddington Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from London Paddington Station to Cologne?

The distance between London Paddington Station and Cologne is 595 km.

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

The best way to get from London Paddington Station to Cologne without a car is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 5h 21m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from London Paddington Station to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Paddington Station to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London Paddington Station to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London Paddington Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from London Paddington Station to Cologne is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 5h 21m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €310 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the London Paddington Station to Cologne bus arrive?

London Paddington Station to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the London Paddington Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from London Paddington Station to Cologne?

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London Paddington Station to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 10 ways to get from London Paddington Station to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, car ferry, or subway

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Train via London St Pancras Intl
best
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
5h 21m
€153–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
14h 4m
€51–92
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London Paddington Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 15m
€217–260
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 29m
€88–306
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 8m
€78–275
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London Paddington Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 23m
€92–183
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 39m
€87–238
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the subway from Paddington to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 55m
€61–226
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 15m
€86–255
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 18m

London Paddington Station to Cologne by subway and train

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Distance: 595 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a subway from Paddington to Koeln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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