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

The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 18h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Salisbury and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Salisbury 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 7h 28m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Cologne?

The distance between Salisbury and Cologne is 729 km.

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

The best way to get from Salisbury to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Salisbury to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Salisbury to Cologne?

The best way to get from Salisbury to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 18h 11m.

What is the time difference between Salisbury and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Salisbury. It is currently 9:54 PM in Salisbury and 10:54 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Salisbury to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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
7h 28m
€126–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
18h 11m
€62–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Endless Street to Marlandsbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 4m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Salisbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 14m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 42m
€96–303
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Salisbury to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 28m
€132–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 23m
€96–285
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 26m
€79–270
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 30m
€109–350
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 35m
€145–382
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 21m
€94–332
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury 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
7h 59m
€120–306

Salisbury to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.2 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury 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 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 11m.

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