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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 15h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Cologne to Heathrow?

The distance between Cologne and Heathrow is 387 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Heathrow without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 54m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cologne to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Heathrow train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Cologne to Heathrow is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 54m and costs £80 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 15h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Heathrow?

Heathrow is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:14 AM in Cologne and 11:14 PM in Heathrow.

Where does the Cologne to Heathrow train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Heathrow by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, night train, 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
5h 54m
£80–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
15h 28m
£48–81
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar
6h 32m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
3h 37m
£64–229
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 56m
£80–298
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
6h 55m
£76–401
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 Heathrowcar
7h 40m
£100–156
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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
3h 57m
£58–211
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 Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
5h 22m
£68–206
Train to Frankfurt, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane FRA - LHR
4h 34m
£77–242
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
5h 18m
£88–239
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 Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
5h 30m
£75–248

Cologne to Heathrow by train and subway

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.9 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria twice daily. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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