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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Köln Hbf via Baker Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Banbury to Cologne?

The distance between Banbury and Cologne is 705 km.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Banbury to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Cologne train from?

Banbury to Cologne train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Cologne?

The best way to get from Banbury to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h 43m.

What is the time difference between Banbury and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Banbury. It is currently 12:41 AM in Banbury and 1:41 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Banbury to Cologne train arrive?

Banbury to Cologne train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Banbury to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Banbury to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 53m
€96–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus
17h 43m
€71–111
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Banbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 37m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 10m
€86–262
Train via London
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
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 58m
€122–413
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Banbury to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 50m
€131–197
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 39m
€112–382
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 3m
€76–265
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 19m
€112–364
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Banbury 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 24m
€112–347

Banbury to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

32Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705.5 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Köln Hbf via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 43m.

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