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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Southampton to Cologne?

The distance between Southampton and Cologne is 722 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Southampton to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Cologne bus from?

Southampton to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Cologne train from?

Southampton to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Cologne?

The best way to get from Southampton to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €210 - €450. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Southampton to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 10:49 AM in Southampton and 11:49 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Southampton to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Southampton 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 Southampton Central 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 28m
€211–443
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
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 79
13h 25m
€74–206
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 7m
€245–292
Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
6h 32m
€137–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 50m
€79–120
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 16m
€138–247
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 15m
€109–262
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 21m
€115–360
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 11m
€97–349
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 52m
€102–382
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 15m
€150–430

Southampton to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 721.7 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day.

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