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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bath is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bath is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £420.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bath. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bath Spa via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bath?

The distance between Cologne and Bath is 479 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bath without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cologne to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Bath?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bath is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £130 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 19h 10m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Bath?

Bath is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 9:47 PM in Cologne and 8:47 PM in Bath.

Where does the Cologne to Bath train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Bath.

Cologne to Bath - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Bath 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 Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
6h 48m
£135–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk043
19h 10m
£44–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Town Bridge403 / ...
16h 54m
£48–122
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bath
7h 44m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUS - BRS
6h 43m
£98–264
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Bath
8h 48m
£131–190
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
5h 42m
£104–417
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
6h 9m
£103–410
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
6h 42m
£95–334
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
6h 31m
£84–358
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
7h 7m
£88–266

Cologne to Bath by train and bus

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16h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 475.9 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bath Spa via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bus Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 19h 10m.

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