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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to London is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to London is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £65 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and London?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to London. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to London?

The distance between Cologne and London is 369 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cologne to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to London?

The best way to get from Cologne to London is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £270 and takes 3h 57m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 14h 28m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and London?

London is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 11:15 AM in Cologne and 10:15 AM in London.

Where does the Cologne to London train arrive?

Cologne to London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Cologne to London - 13 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to London by train (Eurostar), night train, 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-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4h 56m
£109–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
14h 28m
£34–68
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
10h 21m
£46–254
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
6h 3m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
3h 57m
£68–264
Train via Brussels
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
4h 58m
£87–250
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 Londoncar
7h 11m
£102–146
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
4h 18m
£77–236
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
4h 27m
£43–176
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 Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 9m
£74–331
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 London Victoriatrain
4h 34m
£68–233
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
5h 54m
£125–373
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
5h 42m
£59–216

Cologne to London by train

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Distance: 367 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to London St Pancras Intl via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, British Airways and Eurowings fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3 times a day.

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