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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Reading, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Southampton to Cologne?

The distance between Southampton and Cologne is 728 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Cologne train from?

Southampton to Cologne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Cologne?

The best way to get from Southampton to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €370 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 17h 10m.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 8:32 PM in Southampton and 9:32 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Southampton to Cologne train arrive?

Southampton to Cologne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton 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 Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 28m
€126–417
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
13h 15m
€47–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 7m
Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
6h 45m
€128–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
17h 10m
€56–108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 21m
€128–193
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 43m
€110–375
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 23m
€110–357
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 16m
€70–271
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
6h 58m
€111–430
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 8m
€108–351

Southampton to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 727.7 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Koeln Hbf via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, KLM, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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