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 - €85 and takes 12h 11m.

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 13m 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 42m.

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 42m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 42m and costs €120 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 12:42 AM in Basildon and 1:42 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 10 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-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 42m
€122–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
12h 11m
€43–83
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 52m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Ham
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 13m
€109–325
Train via London
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 52m
€88–337
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
6h 59m
€116–171
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 25m
€69–245
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Ham
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 55m
€104–322
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 55m
€101–317
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
4. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbf
5. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln Hbf
8h 15m
€98–299

Basildon to Cologne by train, foot, and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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 42m. 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 12h 11m.

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