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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 16h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Didcot to Cologne?

The distance between Didcot and Cologne is 680 km.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Didcot to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Cologne train from?

Didcot to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Cologne?

The best way to get from Didcot to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 16h 59m.

What is the time difference between Didcot and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Didcot. It is currently 10:11 PM in Didcot and 11:11 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Didcot to Cologne train arrive?

Didcot to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Didcot to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 40m
€132–506
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach StationTube
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
16h 59m
€62–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Didcot to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 57m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 48m
€121–384
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
7h 6m
€106–377
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Didcot to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
8h 6m
€133–190
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 36m
€97–303
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 40m
€118–338
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 28m
€121–297
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h 53m
€95–288
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
5h 52m
€114–263
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
7h 10m
€145–387

Didcot to Cologne by train and subway

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 679.9 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Queens Lane, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 59m.

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