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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Aldgate station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Basildon to Cologne?

The distance between Basildon and Cologne is 634 km.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Basildon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Cologne train from?

Basildon to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Basildon to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 4:14 AM in Basildon and 5:14 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Basildon to Cologne train arrive?

Basildon to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 37m
€107–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
10h 47m
€40–68
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 54m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 22m
€106–330
Train via London
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 46m
€88–322
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 1m
€116–171
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 22m
€69–248
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 13m
€102–324
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 6m
€92–305
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 30m
€141–444
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
8h 6m
€90–322

Basildon to Cologne by train, foot, and bus

32Weekly Services

6h 46mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.7 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Koeln Hbf via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 10h 47m.

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