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 - €110 and takes 17h 41m.

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 42m and costs €110 - €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 32m.

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 32m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 32m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 17h 41m.

What is the time difference between Didcot and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Didcot. It is currently 12:47 PM in Didcot and 1:47 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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Didcot to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 32m
€143–516
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach StationTube
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
17h 41m
€61–107
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 42m
€117–389
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 HbfTha
7h 16m
€118–407
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 5m
€134–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 19m
€115–380
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 34m
€103–308
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 12m
€121–339
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 37m
€118–334
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-Ehrenfeld
6h 50m
€135–382

Didcot to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679.9 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Koeln Hbf via Queens Lane, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 17h 41m.

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