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 38m.

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 4h 56m and costs €90 - €340.

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 6h 40m.

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 which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 38m.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 11:56 PM in Basingstoke and 12:56 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), 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 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
6h 40m
€138–482
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 38m
€51–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
12h 5m
€55–174
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
4h 56m
€92–333
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 39m
€130–191
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 33m
€95–314
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 2m
€96–269
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 7m
€135–498
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 28m
€106–321
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
7h 4m
€110–321

Basingstoke to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.2 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Koeln Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 16h 38m.

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