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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €130 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Swindon to Cologne?

The distance between Swindon and Cologne is 719 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Swindon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Swindon to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 10:29 PM in Swindon and 11:29 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Swindon to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon 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 57m
€142–576
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
16h 40m
€49–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
12h 45m
€59–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
7h 10m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 5m
€131–454
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
8h 19m
€139–199
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 53m
€107–373
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 57m
€128–408
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
7h
€108–390
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
7h 10m
€137–440
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
7h 27m
€155–457

Swindon to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Swindon 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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 40m.

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