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

The cheapest way to get from Thatcham to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thatcham to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €110 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Thatcham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thatcham and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Thatcham to Cologne?

The distance between Thatcham and Cologne is 674 km.

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

The best way to get from Thatcham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Thatcham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thatcham to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Thatcham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Thatcham to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 1m.

What is the time difference between Thatcham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Thatcham. It is currently 6:34 AM in Thatcham and 7:34 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Thatcham to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Thatcham 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 Thatcham 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 40m
€129–514
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
13h 15m
€73–186
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Thatcham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 45m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Thatcham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 48m
€118–392
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
13h 19m
€84–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
18h 1m
€80–140
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Thatcham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 54m
€132–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Thatcham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 31m
€113–379
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Thatcham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 40m
€99–311
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
6h 45m
€101–322
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
7h 6m
€119–352
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thatcham 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 9m
€142–405

Thatcham to Cologne by bus and train

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13h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 674.2 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Thatcham 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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thatcham Broadway to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 1m.

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