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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Poole is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 18h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Poole is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs £85 - £350.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Poole. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Poole via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Cologne to Poole?

The distance between Cologne and Poole is 486 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £110 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Cologne to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Poole?

The best way to get from Cologne to Poole is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £110 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 18h 22m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 2:00 PM in Cologne and 1:00 PM in Poole.

Where does the Cologne to Poole train arrive?

Cologne to Poole 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 Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Cologne to Poole - 12 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Poole by train (Eurostar), night train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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
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
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
7h 44m
£115–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
18h 22m
£52–98
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
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
14h 15m
£54–285
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Poolecar
7h 36m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
6h 36m
£89–349
Train via London
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
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
8h 7m
£104–397
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 Poolecar
8h 45m
£118–183
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
6h 57m
£91–332
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 London Waterloo to Pooletrain
7h 16m
£73–269
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
8h 15m
£94–519
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 Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Pooletrain
6h 53m
£99–350
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 Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain
4. Take the train from Winchester to Pooletrain
7h 18m
£81–293

Cologne to Poole by train, foot, and subway

57Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.1 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Poole via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Seldown Coach Station via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 18h 22m.

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