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 €45 - €80 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €90 - €310.

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 Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 45m and costs €100 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from London to Cologne, including transfers.

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 45m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 4h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the time difference between London and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 7:41 AM in London and 8:41 AM 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?

Book your London to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

London to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 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 Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4h 45m
€103–426
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
9h 9m
€38–128
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 4m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 1m
€91–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
13h 10m
€45–78
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 13m
€117–166
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
4h 26m
€60–218
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 Hbf to Koeln Hbf
4h 45m
€86–294
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
5h 1m
€89–283

London to Cologne by train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.6 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, British Airways and Eurowings fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day.

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