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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between London and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Cologne. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Köln via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from London to Cologne. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from London to Cologne?

The distance between London and Cologne is 591 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from London to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Cologne bus from?

London to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Cologne?

The best way to get from London to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €280 and takes 4h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the London to Cologne bus arrive?

London to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between London and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:24 PM in London and 12:24 AM in Cologne.

Where does the London to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cologne.

London to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from London to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 46m
€81–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
12h 45m
€40–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
9h 20m
€65–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 6m
€214–258
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 33m
€92–272
Train #2
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
4h 46m
€159–318
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 15m
€89–172
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 30m
€53–217
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 22m
€89–221
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 56m
€91–250
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 21m
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 28m
€144–377
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
7h 39m
€65–258

London to Cologne by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, British Airways, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours.

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