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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to London

Showing times and prices for 24 May

Cheapest price

£173

Average price

£194

Fastest journey

3 h 13 m

Average duration

3 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

497 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne to London will cost around £194 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £173.

Fast trains

To travel from Cologne to London you need to make at least one change.

09:414h16

Cologne

13:57London

£1731One-way

1 change

15:413h19

Cologne

19:00London

£1731One-way

1 change

19:4214h15

Cologne

09:57London

£1731One-way

1 change

06:443h13

Cologne

09:57London

£2241One-way

1 change

08:443h13

Cologne

11:57London

£2241One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m.

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£205 Average Price	£143 Average Price	£87 Average Price Cheapest
5h 23m average duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 20m average duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	17h 11m average duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cologne to London?

The best time to book your train from Cologne to London is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cologne to London route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cologne to London per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cologne to London.

Trains

from £47

Coaches

from £33

Flights

from £79

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Cologne to London

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Hello everyone. A short time ago I travelled with DB from Cologne to London. The price was very cheap and acceptable compared to air tickets to London. The staff was very friendly and served their customers well. The seats were very comfortable and clean and well maintained. The toilets were also very clean, which of course I was pleased about. What didn't go well was mainly the wifi connection. It was very poor. The volume in the train was so high and I couldn't relax at all. I also had to change trains several times, which I didn't really like. All in all, it was a good train journey with Deutsche Bahn.

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My journey from Cologne to London was very enjoyable. Firstly, the price was very reasonable and quite good value. In addition, the staff were very friendly. They always clarified my concerns and interests. I felt that I was in good hands. The wifi connection was very efficient. It allowed me to work on my laptop and make important calls. However, the train did not arrive in London on time and the volume on the train was unfortunately not ideal. I found the reservation options confusing and unclear. But overall it was a great journey!

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The journey from Cologne to London was overall quite pleasant, especially the affordable price which made the journey attractive. The staff were friendly and supportive, which improved my comfort during the journey. The wifi worked well and allowed me to be productive during the journey. The cleanliness in the carriages was fine and contributed to a pleasant environment. The comfort of the seats and sufficient space made the long journey bearable. However, the punctuality of the journey was disappointing, which caused some discomfort. The noise level during the journey was higher than expected, which made travelling a little uncomfortable. The need to change trains was also inconvenient and added extra stress. Overall it was a good journey.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to London

Germany

United Kingdom

Trains from Cologne to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £175 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £22

Distance

497 km

Average train duration

4h 53m

Cheapest ticket price

£175

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 13m

First train

05:51

Last train

20:04

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £22

Train companies: Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus trains Cologne to London

Buy your official Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus train tickets between Cologne and London from £26 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel between Cologne and London in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train to London from Cologne, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to London from Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Cologne to London train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: £342
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost train operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance train services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight trains on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long train journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cologne to London train information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 12 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £26

Deutsche Bahn Trains from Cologne to London

Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from Cologne to London. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

At Omio, you can easily check the train schedule from Cologne to London and book cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets.

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FAQs: Cologne to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to London.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to London can start from as little as £264 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to London is £264; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Cologne and London is on average 3 h 13 min for the 308 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Cologne and London by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to London leaves at 05: 51. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to London leaves at 20: 04.

There are 2 trains a day from Cologne to London which require at least one change with Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Cologne to London.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Cologne to London takes around 3 h 13 min.

For the best Cologne to London train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Eurostar or Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to London from Cologne to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 04.

A trip to London from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and London including taking a train, coach or flight.