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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €45 - €160 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €140 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cologne?

The distance between Cardiff and Cologne is 827 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €150 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Cardiff to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 17h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:45 AM in Cardiff and 5:45 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Cardiff to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

Cardiff to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central 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 56m
€154–521
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
14h
€45–151
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 26m
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 6m
€117–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
17h 50m
€55–102
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 35m
€159–227
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
8h 4m
€111–336
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 4m
€143–417
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 49m
€114–339
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 56m
€140–378
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
8h 1m
€123–406
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 13m
€119–348

Cardiff to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.4 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 50m.

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