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 €75 - €160 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 3m and costs €140 - €410.

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 London Paddington, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Bath to Cologne?

The distance between Bath and Cologne is 769 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 6h 51m and costs €190 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 6h 51m and costs €190 - €460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 6h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €160 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 12:06 AM in Bath and 1:06 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?

Book your Bath to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bath to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

How to get fromBath to Cologne

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 11 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 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 51m
€199–460
Bus
cheapest
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
€78–151
Bus, train
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 Tha
13h 54m
€87–272
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
€248–305
Fly Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
6h 37m
€94–239
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
€123–228
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 3m
€143–406
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 37m
€131–300
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 21m
€115–352
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 29m
€145–313
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 38m
€92–370

Bath to Cologne by train

100Weekly Trains

6h 51mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 769.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, KLM, Edelweiss Air, and two other airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.