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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €140 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Neath to Cologne?

The distance between Neath and Cologne is 888 km.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Neath to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Cologne train from?

Neath to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.

Train, bus or fly from Neath to Cologne?

The best way to get from Neath to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 20h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €400 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the time difference between Neath and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Neath. It is currently 4:25 PM in Neath and 5:25 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Neath to Cologne train arrive?

Neath to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Neath to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Neath to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Neath to London Paddington
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
8h 39m
€154–614
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to London VictoriaUk046
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
20h 35m
€59–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Neath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
8h 56m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CWL - DUS
8h 54m
€112–398
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Neath to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
10h 5m
€168–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 47m
€143–492
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
7h 36m
€141–404
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
7h 31m
€138–479
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
7h 7m
€136–347
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
8h 58m
€126–414
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
9h 8m
€123–351
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Neath to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
9h 9m
€167–500

Neath to Cologne by train and subway

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8h 39mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.1 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Neath to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Köln Hbf via Bay Campus, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 35m.

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