What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 17h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Cologne and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 388 miles.

How do I travel from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train via Paddington which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 train from?

Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to train via Paddington which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 17h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Heathrow Terminal 5?

Heathrow Terminal 5 is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 1:14 PM in Cologne and 12:14 PM in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Where does the Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 train arrive?

Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5?

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Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 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 Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
5h 38m
£115–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
17h 2m
£46–89
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrow Terminal 5
6h 8m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
3h 48m
£66–242
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
6h 58m
£82–404
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
7h 4m
£106–369
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 Heathrow Terminal 5
7h 12m
£110–160
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
4h 15m
£65–235
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 Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
5h 44m
£73–219
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
5h 26m
£93–252
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, bus
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 bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
5h 13m
£66–252

Cologne to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, subway, and foot

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5h 38mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.1 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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