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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Cologne?

The distance between Heathrow and Cologne is 547 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €75 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Heathrow to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Cologne train from?

Heathrow to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from Heathrow to Cologne?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €310 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 4:39 PM in Heathrow and 5:39 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Heathrow to Cologne train arrive?

Heathrow to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Cologne.

Heathrow to Cologne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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.

Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
1h 50m
€75–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
15h 20m
€62–95
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 31m
€77–301
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 40m
Fly 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
2h 30m
€76–248
Train via London St Pancras Intl
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 38m
€98–341
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 53m
€114–172

Heathrow to Cologne by subway and train

32Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547.3 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

British Airways and Eurowings fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Köln Hbf via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 31m.

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