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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bournemouth via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bournemouth?

The distance between Cologne and Bournemouth is 480 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 15m and costs £170 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Cologne to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bournemouth bus from?

Cologne to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bournemouth is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 15m and costs £170 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Cologne to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Cologne to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 11:41 AM in Cologne and 10:41 AM in Bournemouth.

Where does the Cologne to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Bournemouth?

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Cologne to Bournemouth - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Bournemouth by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 via Brussels
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 Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 15m
£176–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
16h 19m
£68–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar
7h 25m
£213–258
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 2m
£129–299
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 19m
£206–371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
17h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Bournemouthcar
8h 29m
£121–220
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 48m
£81–237
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 Bournemouthtrain
7h 2m
£96–309
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 Bournemouthtrain
6h 43m
£102–254
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 15m
£136–385
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
7h 14m
£103–262
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
8h 6m
£142–293

Cologne to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

102Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 477.1 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bournemouth via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Bournemouth Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria in around 16h 19m.

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