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 £40 - £85 and takes 14h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to London is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to London. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at London Victoria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

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 32m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cologne to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to London bus from?

Cologne to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to London train from?

Cologne to London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln 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 32m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 14h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £220 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Cologne to London bus arrive?

Cologne to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and London?

London is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 4:05 AM in Cologne and 3:05 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 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, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to London by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
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
4h 32m
£143–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
14h 31m
£43–81
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
6h 4m
£189–222
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 11m
£69–187
Train via London St. Pancras Int.
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
4h 57m
£96–176
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
7h 6m
£100–183
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
4h 29m
£54–220
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
4h 35m
£78–255
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 42m
£69–195
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
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
6h 30m
£126–373
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
6h 20m
£200–454
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
7h 17m
£61–227

Cologne to London by train

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Distance: 367 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to London St Pancras Intl via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria twice daily. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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