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 €85 - €130 and takes 16h 30m.

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 51m and costs €95 - €350.

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 37m.

How far is it from Reading to Cologne?

The distance between Reading and Cologne is 653 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 37m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 37m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 16h 30m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 5:05 PM in Reading and 6:05 PM 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 1775+ hotels available in Cologne.

Reading to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 Paddingtontrain
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
6h 37m
€115–383
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 40m
€81–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
16h 30m
€85–125
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 34m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
4h 51m
€99–341
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 33m
€109–340
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 47m
€121–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 32m
€99–333
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 15m
€105–310
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 6m
€85–282
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 9m
€128–349

Reading to Cologne by train and subway

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6h 37mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652.6 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 30m.

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