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 £35 - £75 and takes 15h 38m.

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 £75 - £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 - £380.

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 Eurostar, 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 - £380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 3h 57m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 15h 38m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and London?

London is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 6:38 AM in Cologne and 5:38 AM in London.

Where does the Cologne to London train arrive?

Cologne to London train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 12 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-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4h 56m
£103–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280 / ...
15h 38m
£39–74
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London VictoriaRegioJet 10
10h 15m
£44–252
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to London
6h 1m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
3h 57m
£79–266
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
4h 58m
£92–373
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 London
7h 4m
£103–146
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
4h 18m
£73–249
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
4h 27m
£52–186
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
4h 34m
£71–262
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 48m
£127–370
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
6h 29m
£115–368

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) 4 times a day.

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