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 €50 - €110 and takes 17h 45m.

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 2m and costs €120 - €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 49m.

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 via London which takes 6h 49m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m 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 via London which takes 6h 49m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 45m.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 7:46 AM in Swindon and 8:46 AM 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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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, 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 via London
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 49m
€149–587
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
17h 45m
€50–101
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 2m
€123–460
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
7h 39m
€124–478
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 18m
€140–205
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 38m
€121–451
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
€109–379
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
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 53m
€141–453
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
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 44m
€131–378
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 22m
€149–473

Swindon to Cologne by bus and train

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17h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 718.6 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Koeln Hbf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 17h 45m.

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