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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 16h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Köln via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Oxford to Cologne?

The distance between Oxford and Cologne is 696 km.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Oxford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cologne bus from?

Oxford to Cologne bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Cologne train from?

Oxford to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Oxford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 16h 28m.

Where does the Oxford to Cologne bus arrive?

Oxford to Cologne bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Oxford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 6:23 PM in Oxford and 7:23 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Oxford to Cologne train arrive?

Oxford to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Oxford to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Oxford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 56m
€209–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 28m
€95–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 23m
€241–287
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 17m
€113–290
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 22m
€117–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 30m
€134–242
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 39m
€120–368
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 48m
€98–341
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 2m
€107–266
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 39m
€100–386
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 13m
€152–395

Oxford to Cologne by train and subway

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Distance: 696.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Köln via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 28m.

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