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 €70 - €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 bus and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €85 - €280.

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 6h 46m.

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 6h 46m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 6h 46m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 6h 54m.

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 5:05 AM in Southampton and 6:05 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 1829+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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
6h 46m
€206–423
Bus
cheapest
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
€72–113
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
€243–290
Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
6h 54m
€137–334
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 54m
€103–271
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
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 5m
€88–280
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 14m
€109–262
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
€97–339
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 48m
€107–280
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 41m
€149–437
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
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 32m
€125–344

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 721.7 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 50m.

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