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 €65 - €110 and takes 16h 53m.

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 50m and costs €110 - €370.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 38m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 53m.

What is the time difference between Didcot and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Didcot. It is currently 2:05 AM in Didcot and 3:05 AM 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 38m
€128–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
16h 53m
€67–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Didcot to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
4h 50m
€117–365
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 3m
€107–358
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Didcot to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 9m
€133–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 31m
€117–347
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 38m
€98–284
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 25m
€103–330
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 47m
€92–316
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 8m
€148–370

Didcot to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. 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 53m.

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