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 - €130 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 32m and costs €120 - €440.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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, bus or fly from Bath to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bath to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 6h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 18h 25m.

What is the time difference between Bath and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 1:06 PM in Bath and 2:06 PM 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 1753+ 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 24m
€138–562
Bus, train
cheapest
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 Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
13h 37m
€48–168
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
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRS - DUS
6h 59m
€118–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk043
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
18h 25m
€49–122
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
€148–212
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 32m
€127–440
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
6h 16m
€122–427
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
€103–359
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
6h 33m
€119–355
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 42m
€112–324
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 4m
€114–298

Bath to Cologne by bus and train

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13h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 766 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, KLM, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day.

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