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 - €100 and takes 16h 45m.

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 26m and costs €95 - €330.

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 Clapham Junction, Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Southampton to Cologne?

The distance between Southampton and Cologne is 723 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 22m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 South Western Railway, 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 22m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €460 and takes 6h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 16h 45m.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 6:57 AM in Southampton and 7:57 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Southampton to Cologne train arrive?

Southampton to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1754+ 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 Clapham Junction
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
7h 22m
€126–497
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
13h 12m
€47–161
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
7h 5m
Fly Southampton Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SOU - DUS
6h 54m
€157–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
16h 45m
€57–99
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
8h 14m
€136–194
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 26m
€97–330
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
6h 9m
€92–317
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
6h 15m
€76–295
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h 11m
€106–332
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
7h 2m
€111–450

Southampton to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Koeln Hbf via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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