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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Reading, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cologne?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cologne is 677 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Basingstoke to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cologne train from?

Basingstoke to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cologne?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 8:37 AM in Basingstoke and 9:37 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cologne train arrive?

Basingstoke to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain
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 57m
€117–397
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
11h 54m
€47–147
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 34m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 12m
€86–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
15h 50m
€56–97
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 43m
€129–185
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
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
5h 53m
€86–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 6m
€92–259
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 19m
€133–439
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 5m
€89–328
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 29m
€115–300

Basingstoke to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.3 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Koeln Hbf via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 15h 50m.

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