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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Swindon is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 18h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Swindon is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £380.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Swindon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Swindon?

The distance between Cologne and Swindon is 449 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £130 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cologne to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Swindon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Swindon is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £130 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 18h 22m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Swindon?

Swindon is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 4:28 AM in Cologne and 3:28 AM in Swindon.

Where does the Cologne to Swindon train arrive?

Cologne to Swindon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Swindon?

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Cologne to Swindon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Swindon by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
6h 9m
£135–477
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Regent CircusUk044 / ...
18h 22m
£43–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Fleming Way401 / ...
15h 30m
£57–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swindon
7h 5m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
5h 3m
£104–372
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 Swindon
8h 9m
£120–180
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
5h 30m
£103–365
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
5h 52m
£84–313
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindon
7h 3m
£113–427
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexander
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
7h 12m
£164–466
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindon
6h 34m
£109–382
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
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindon
7h 46m
£157–474

Cologne to Swindon by train and bus

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15h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Swindon via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Regent Circus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 18h 22m.

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