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 €55 - €120 and takes 19h 33m.

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 24m and costs €140 - €500.

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 18m.

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 which takes 8h 18m and costs €160 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m 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 which takes 8h 18m and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 19h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €390 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the time difference between Bridgend and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Bridgend. It is currently 7:32 AM in Bridgend and 8:32 AM 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, train, 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 Bridgend 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
8h 18m
€164–624
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Queensway Q1
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN
19h 33m
€58–120
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bridgend to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
8h 35m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CWL - DUS
8h 17m
€129–389
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Heathrow Terminal 4202
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
11h 36m
€117–374
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bridgend to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
9h 44m
€163–239
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 24m
€143–492
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
7h 16m
€140–391
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
7h 6m
€138–489
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
6h 49m
€135–324
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
8h 30m
€123–435

Bridgend to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 859.7 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Queensway Q1, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 19h 33m.

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