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 €45 - €90 and takes 14h 14m.

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 13m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct train between England and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from England to Cologne?

The distance between England and Cologne is 593 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 which takes 5h 51m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from England to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Cologne train from?

England to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Cologne?

The best way to get from England to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €280 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the time difference between England and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 1:26 PM in England and 2:26 PM in Cologne.

Where does the England to Cologne train arrive?

England to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ 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, car ferry, train, 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
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
5h 51m
€137–294
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
4h 13m
€41–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
14h 14m
€45–86
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 7m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
4h 21m
€91–274
Train via Charing Cross
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 6m
€72–219
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 20m
€88–147
Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 44m
€74–201
Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 38m
€73–221
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 57m
€55–203
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 2m
€84–241

England to Cologne by subway and train

56Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.4 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Koeln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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