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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Bath to Cologne?

The distance between Bath and Cologne is 766 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Bath to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cologne bus from?

Bath to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bath to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bath to Cologne is to train which takes 7h and costs €230 - €470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Bath to Cologne bus arrive?

Bath to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bath and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 5:13 AM in Bath and 6:13 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Bath to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bath to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bath to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Bath to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa 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
7h
€230–467
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
13h 55m
€80–216
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 53m
€258–311
Fly Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
6h 43m
€98–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
17h 20m
€85–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 1m
€151–266
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 10m
€141–397
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 34m
€129–305
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 26m
€133–320
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 20m
€119–360
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
7h 10m
€122–335
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 59m
€91–291

Bath to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 766 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h. Alternatively, KLM, Airbus France, and two other airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day.

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