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 €45 - €120 and takes 18h 25m.

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 5h 29m and costs €120 - €470.

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 Köln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 20m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Bath to Cologne, including transfers.

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 or bus from Bath to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bath to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 18h 25m.

What is the time difference between Bath and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 8:49 AM in Bath and 9:49 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bath 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 Bath Spa to London Paddington
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 20m
€147–590
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk043
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
18h 25m
€49–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
13h 45m
€58–174
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
7h 48m
Fly Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 51m
€125–287
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
8h 57m
€149–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 29m
€126–462
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 5m
€119–454
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 28m
€113–368
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
6h 21m
€107–381
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
6h 7m
€125–296
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
7h 54m
€116–334

Bath to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 766 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Köln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 25m.

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