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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cologne. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from London to Cologne. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from London to Cologne?

The distance between London and Cologne is 591 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from London to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Cologne train from?

London to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Cologne?

The best way to get from London to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 12h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €280 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the London to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 7:31 PM in London and 8:31 PM in Cologne.

Where does the London to Cologne train arrive?

London to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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London to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 48m
€76–217
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 26m
€63–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
12h 45m
€65–91
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 8m
€225–263
Train #2
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
4h 48m
€176–367
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 20m
€102–239
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 15m
€118–218
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 38m
€88–310
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 19m
€82–221
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
4h 56m
€75–341
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 12m
€120–337
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
7h 25m
€71–274

London to Cologne by train

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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