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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Poole to Cologne?

The distance between Poole and Cologne is 777 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Poole to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Cologne train from?

Poole to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Cologne?

The best way to get from Poole to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 18h.

What is the time difference between Poole and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 5:27 AM in Poole and 6:27 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Poole to Cologne train arrive?

Poole to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 552+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 11m
€130–528
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
14h
€51–172
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 39m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 11m
€122–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
18h
€58–114
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 48m
€144–206
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
7h 37m
€188–446
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
7h 3m
€119–296
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
7h 1m
€88–329
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 49m
€125–475
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 33m
€146–345
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
7h 17m
€101–325

Poole to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.3 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h.

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