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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €130 - €490.

Is there a direct train between Bridgend and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Bridgend to Cologne?

The distance between Bridgend and Cologne is 860 km.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 16m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Bridgend to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bridgend to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Cologne is to train via London which takes 8h 16m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 18h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €370 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the time difference between Bridgend and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bridgend. It is currently 10:26 PM in Bridgend and 11:26 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Bridgend to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bridgend to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend 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
8h 16m
€149–530
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
18h 25m
€65–147
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bridgend to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 39m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
7h 54m
€114–369
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 41m
€128–481
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bridgend to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 48m
€163–239
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRS - DUS
8h 48m
€116–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 28m
€138–488
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 15m
€128–388
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
7h 9m
€138–470
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 57m
€127–384

Bridgend to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 859.7 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bridgend to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 25m.

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