What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to ExCeL London?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to ExCeL London is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to ExCeL London?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to ExCeL London is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and ExCeL London?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Brussel-Zuid, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to ExCeL London?

The distance between Cologne and ExCeL London is 378 miles.

How do I travel from Cologne to ExCeL London without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £80 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to ExCeL London?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cologne to ExCeL London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to ExCeL London train from?

Cologne to ExCeL London train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to ExCeL London?

The best way to get from Cologne to ExCeL London is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £80 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £260 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and ExCeL London?

ExCeL London is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:51 AM in Cologne and 6:51 AM in ExCeL London.

Where does the Cologne to ExCeL London train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near ExCeL London?

There are 20298+ hotels available in ExCeL London.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to ExCeL London by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
5h 33m
£82–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to UpminsterMichalovce
12h 30m
£42–70
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to ExCeL London
5h 48m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
4h 53m
£85–259
Train via London St Pancras Intl
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
5h 37m
£107–381
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 ExCeL London
6h 50m
£103–147
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
5h 22m
£79–252
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 Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)
5h 22m
£63–189
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
5h 33m
£131–349
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
5h 57m
£119–363
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
5h 19m
£75–265
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)
7h 10m
£77–257

Cologne to ExCeL London by train, subway, and foot

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 376 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and ExCeL London, England?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to ExCeL London via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Bank station, Bank DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to ExCeL London via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Upminster, Upminster, West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 12h 30m.

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