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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Basingstoke is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 16h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Basingstoke is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £330.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Basingstoke via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Cologne to Basingstoke?

The distance between Cologne and Basingstoke is 423 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cologne to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Basingstoke train from?

Cologne to Basingstoke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Cologne to Basingstoke is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Basingstoke?

Basingstoke is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 9:33 PM in Cologne and 8:33 PM in Basingstoke.

Where does the Cologne to Basingstoke train arrive?

Cologne to Basingstoke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 821+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Basingstoke by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 20m
£107–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Mallsbus 035
16h 58m
£50–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Mallsbus 035
11h 52m
£73–151
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Basingstokecar
6h 29m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 9m
£86–330
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Basingstokecar
7h 37m
£115–164
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 29m
£95–302
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain
6h 8m
£66–229
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
5h 48m
£86–269
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
5h 22m
£97–377
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain
7h 49m
£145–434
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain
7h 15m
£85–276

Cologne to Basingstoke by train and subway

63Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.9 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Basingstoke via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Reading in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to The Malls via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 16h 58m.

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