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How to get fromHeathrow to Cologneby plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    2h 27m
    €75–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus N870 / ...
    15h 20m
    €46–89

  3. Train via London St Pancras Intl

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    6h 35m
    €167–349

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar car
    6h 40m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train Eurostar
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    6h 36m
    €92–254

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar car
    7h 53m
    €93–154

Heathrow to Cologne by subway and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Cologne, Germany?

British Airways, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Koeln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m.

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