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

The cheapest way to get from England to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €45 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between England and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from England to Cologne?

The distance between England and Cologne is 594 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Cologne without a car is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 6h 10m and costs €150 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from England to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Cologne bus from?

England to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Cologne?

The best way to get from England to Cologne is to train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 6h 10m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the England to Cologne bus arrive?

England to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between England and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 2:37 AM in England and 3:37 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cologne.

England to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from England to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, car ferry, or subway

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 St Pancras Intl
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 10m
€152–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
14h 8m
€42–78
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 6m
€214–258
Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4h 32m
€88–223
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 15m
€82–204
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 15m
€89–172
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
4h 40m
€84–213
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 51m
€95–294
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 31m
€90–223
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
4h 21m
€47–224
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 48m
€57–246

England to Cologne by bus and train

51Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Cologne.

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Distance: 594.4 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Koeln Hbf via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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