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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Reading to Cologne?

The distance between Reading and Cologne is 652 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Reading to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Cologne?

The best way to get from Reading to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 16m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:50 AM in Reading and 5:50 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Reading to Cologne train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Reading to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Reading 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
6h 40m
€115–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
16h 16m
€80–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 31m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 37m
€101–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
7h 42m
€109–344
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 40m
€128–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 21m
€96–303
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 36m
€80–275
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h
€104–302

Reading to Cologne by train and subway

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652.5 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 16m.

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