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 - €75 and takes 12h 55m.

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 20m and costs €85 - €240.

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 55m.

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 Intl and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Cologne?

The best way to get from London to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €220 and takes 4h 30m.

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 3:11 PM in London and 4:11 PM in Cologne.

Where does the London to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1642+ hotels available in Cologne.

London to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from London to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 40m
€164–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
12h 55m
€40–75
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 13m
€46–130
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
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 20m
€87–240
Train via London St. Pancras Int.
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 41m
€81–222
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 20m
€88–167
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
€51–213
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 41m
€86–248
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
5h 8m
€84–244
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

London to Cologne by train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Köln Hbf via Brussels-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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