What is the cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 16h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct train between ExCeL London and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Bank station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from ExCeL London to Cologne?

The distance between ExCeL London and Cologne is 604 km.

How do I travel from ExCeL London to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €110 - €450.

How long does it take to get from ExCeL London to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from ExCeL London to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from ExCeL London to Cologne?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 16h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the time difference between ExCeL London and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of ExCeL London. It is currently 12:06 PM in ExCeL London and 1:06 PM in Cologne.

Where does the ExCeL London to Cologne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 17m
€114–448
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
16h 23m
€49–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 51m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 49m
€93–303
Train via London St. Pancras Int.
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
6h 28m
€89–338
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
6h 58m
€116–170
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford DLR Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
4h 43m
€54–220
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 25m
€91–296
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge 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
5h 28m
€91–295
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
7h 28m
€77–286
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
7h 18m
€139–412

ExCeL London to Cologne by foot, train, and subway

57Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 603.9 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Koeln Hbf via West Silvertown DLR Station, Bank DLR Station, Bank station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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