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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 18h 42m.

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 5h 57m and costs €120 - €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 43m.

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 43m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 43m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 18h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €420 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:22 AM in Cardiff and 2:22 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 1749+ 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, car, car train, 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 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 43m
€165–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
18h 42m
€54–100
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
8h 22m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BRS - DUS
7h 30m
€127–339
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
10h 44m
€91–363
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
9h 30m
€160–233
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CWL - DUS
7h 59m
€129–412
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 32m
€116–375
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 57m
€129–414
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
6h 33m
€129–417
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf
8h 24m
€108–357
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 Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbf
8h 13m
€125–460

Cardiff to Cologne by train and subway

57Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.4 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Köln Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 42m.

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