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 €55 - €120 and takes 18h 3m.

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 31m and costs €120 - €430.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 23m and costs €130 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 18h 3m.

What is the time difference between Bath and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 12:23 PM in Bath and 1:23 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 1769+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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
7h 23m
€132–497
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
13h 40m
€50–170
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 52m
Fly Bristol Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 32m
€109–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk043
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N280 / ...
18h 3m
€59–113
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h
€149–213
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 31m
€126–423
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 22m
€122–427
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 42m
€109–377
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 19m
€107–352
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 to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 41m
€117–344

Bath to Cologne by train and subway

53Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 766 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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 23m. 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 3m.

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