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 €50 - €100 and takes 16h 40m.

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 6m and costs €95 - €320.

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 Clapham Junction, Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cologne?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cologne is 672 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 via London which takes 7h 14m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cologne?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cologne is to train via London which takes 7h 14m and costs €130 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 1:43 AM in Basingstoke and 2:43 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cologne train arrive?

Basingstoke to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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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), train, bus, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 14m
€134–482
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
16h 40m
€51–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Maastricht
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
16h 37m
€76–200
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 31m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 6m
€95–314
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
7h 33m
€142–482
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 40m
€130–185
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 42m
€88–300
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
6h 1m
€96–264
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 10m
€136–354
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 55m
€96–321

Basingstoke to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.3 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Koeln Hbf via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 14m. 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 16h 40m.

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