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 £65 - £110 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Poole is to fly and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Poole via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

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 via Brussels which takes 7h 33m and costs £170 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Cologne to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Poole bus from?

Cologne to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Poole?

The best way to get from Cologne to Poole is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 33m and costs £170 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Poole bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:05 AM in Cologne and 6:05 AM in Poole.

Where does the Cologne to Poole train arrive?

Cologne to Poole train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at 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 - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Poole by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, night 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 Brussels
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
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
7h 33m
£176–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
16h 50m
£69–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Poolecar
7h 36m
£213–258
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
7h 31m
£131–303
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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 37m
£206–376
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 45m
£70–184
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 Poolecar
8h 40m
£121–220
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 18m
£83–242
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 20m
£96–314
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 Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain
7h 38m
£107–264
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
7h 44m
£138–389
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 Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain
8h 10m
£108–272
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
8h 36m
£144–298

Cologne to Poole by train, foot, and subway

102Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.8 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Poole via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Seldown Coach Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and London Victoria in around 16h 50m.

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