What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 15h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Covent Garden station and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Cologne?

The distance between Charing Cross and Cologne is 593 km.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €110 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Charing Cross to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Cologne train from?

Charing Cross to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Cologne?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 15h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €330 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the time difference between Charing Cross and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Charing Cross. It is currently 1:26 PM in Charing Cross and 2:26 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Charing Cross to Cologne train arrive?

Charing Cross to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Charing Cross to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Charing Cross to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, train, or subway

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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
5h 47m
€112–443
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
15h 2m
€46–92
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 4m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 15m
€88–330
Train via Charing Cross
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
6h 17m
€87–345
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 12m
€117–172
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 52m
€91–311
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
4h 53m
€66–230
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 4m
€89–296

Charing Cross to Cologne by subway and train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a subway from Covent Garden station to Koeln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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