What is the cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct train between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Köln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne?

The distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Cologne is 621 km.

Where do I catch the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne train from?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne?

The best way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 16h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €290 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne train arrive?

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne?

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London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne

Q: How long does it take to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne, including transfers.

There are 9 ways to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, subway, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 15m
€124–505
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
16h 15m
€49–99
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 11m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
3h 48m
€81–285
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 43m
€88–347
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 19m
€124–182
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
€74–266
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 23m
€83–249
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 25m
€81–285

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cologne by train and subway

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6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.8 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Köln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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