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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Cologne. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Cologne?

The distance between Portsmouth and Cologne is 713 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €180 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Portsmouth to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Cologne bus from?

Portsmouth to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Cologne train from?

Portsmouth to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Cologne?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €180 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €350 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Cologne bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 9:54 AM in Portsmouth and 10:54 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Portsmouth to Cologne train arrive?

Portsmouth to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
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
7h 5m
€187–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 45m
€68–128
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
13h 35m
€82–258
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 13m
€230–279
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 28m
€102–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 22m
€105–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 12m
€100–322
Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
7h 34m
€167–344
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h
€106–270
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 24m
€92–304
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
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 42m
€136–477
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
4. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 49m

Portsmouth to Cologne by bus and train

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13h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 712.8 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 45m.

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