How to get from London to Cologne

Travel between London, United Kingdom and Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travellers from United Kingdom enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Cologne from London?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Cologne, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 27/01/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Cologne from London.

The current restriction level for returning to London, United Kingdom from Germany is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Cologne, Germany?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Cologne?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 27/01/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Cologne here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel between London and Cologne. You can take a flight or coach.

A flight service offers the cheapest way to travel from London to Cologne, which costs on average £7.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Cologne:

A flight is generally £37 less than a coach for the same journey. A coach costs on average £44 from London to Cologne.

The quickest way to travel between London and Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by coach can take 11 h 30 min   on average.

The London to Cologne distance is approximately 308 miles (496 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Cologne:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Cologne/Bonn Airport.
• Coaches mostly leave from London, Hammersmith Bridge Road and tend to arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Malta Air to go to Cologne by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Malta Air London to Cologne tickets on Omio for £7.
• Travel with Flixbus to go to Cologne by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus London to Cologne tickets on Omio for £44.

When planning your trip from London to Cologne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing on average £7 one way.
• Coach tickets cost on average £44 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between London and Cologne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.