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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cologne is to fly which costs €55 - €240 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €75 - €250.

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 17m.

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 17m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from London to Cologne, including transfers.

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 or fly from London to Cologne?

The best way to get from London to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €55 - €240 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the time difference between London and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:35 AM in London and 9:35 AM 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

London to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

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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 17m
€77–250
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
€57–237
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
€215–259
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
4h 44m
€93–310
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 17m
€144–339
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
€101–282
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
€104–192
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
€83–218
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 8m
€87–240
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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

London to Cologne by train

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day.

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