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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cologne (Station) is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cologne (Station) is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €170 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cologne (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cologne (Station). 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 (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from London to Cologne (Station). However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl 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 (Station)?

The distance between London and Cologne (Station) is 591 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Cologne (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €170 - €370.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Cologne (Station)?

The best way to get from London to Cologne (Station) is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the London to Cologne (Station) bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Cologne (Station)?

Cologne (Station) is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 2:36 PM in London and 3:36 PM in Cologne (Station).

Where does the London to Cologne (Station) train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne (Station)?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne (Station).

London to Cologne (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
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
4h 17m
€178–363
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
€63–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
12h 45m
€64–90
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne (Station)car
6h 9m
€224–262
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 45m
€95–292
Train via London St Pancras
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
€105–238
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 Cologne (Station)car
7h 16m
€118–218
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
€82–219
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
€82–233
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 (Station) by train

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Distance: 590.6 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 17m. 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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