There are 11 ways to get from Winchester to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 28m€202–413Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 53m€92–318Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Winchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 54m€240–286Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
6h 29m€139–349Train
- Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 28m€112–303Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Winchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 3m€134–242Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Winchester to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 36m€96–303Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 13m€107–270Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 47m€100–299Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 26m€145–337Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Winchester to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 2m€133–366
Winchester to Cologne by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €100 - €270 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Winchester to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Winchester and Cologne is 704 km.
The best way to get from Winchester to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 28m and costs €200 - €420.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Winchester to Cologne, including transfers.
Winchester to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.
The best way to get from Winchester to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h 28m and costs €200 - €420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €350 and takes 6h 29m.
Cologne is 1h ahead of Winchester. It is currently 8:42 AM in Winchester and 9:42 AM in Cologne.
Winchester to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
What companies run services between Winchester, England and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Winchester to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, KLM, easyJet, and Eurowings fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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