What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Cologne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Cologne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Cologne Central Station is 550 km.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 5m.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Cologne Central Station?

Cologne Central Station is 1h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 8:42 PM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 9:42 PM in Cologne Central Station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station?

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station

Q: How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.

There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station by plane, subway, train, bus, car, car 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
3h 48m
€76–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
16h 5m
€49–87
Subway, train via London St Pancras Intl
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 39m
€113–447
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne Central Station
6h 12m
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
4h 24m
€74–276
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 30m
€78–258
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
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 21m
€81–295
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
6h 56m
€88–337
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne Central Station
7h 20m
€124–182

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cologne Central Station by subway and train

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.1 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

British Airways and Eurowings fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. 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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