You can get from London to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
To get from London to Cologne on 18 Aug we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 308 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £3 - £219 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • £3 • 5 h 36 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £219 • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Lufthansa |
Travel 308 miles by coach, flight, ferry or train to Cologne from London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £3. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Flixbus or Lufthansa among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or flight from London to Cologne.
Travel from London, United Kingdom to Cologne, Germany is: Fully open.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.
Entry Requirements:
The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 08/08/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between London and Cologne closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to London, United Kingdom from Germany is: Fully open.
Entry into United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Requirements for reentering United Kingdom:
All travellers must abide by the following measures in United Kingdom to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to London, United Kingdom was last verified on 08/08/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to London from Cologne.
You can travel to Cologne from London 4 different ways: coach, flight, ferry or train.
A train service offers the cheapest way to travel from London to Cologne, which costs on average £3.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:
A train is £67 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from London to Cologne costing on average £70.
A train journey is usually £216 less than a journey to Cologne by plane, which costs on average £219 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from London to Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 11 h 29 min of travel time.
In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 5 h 36 min.
Cologne is approximately 308 miles away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Cologne as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Cologne:
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Yes, there are direct routes from London to Cologne with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this route.
When planning your trip to Cologne from London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets to Cologne from London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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