How to get from Cologne to London
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Cologne to London by price and travel time.
- 498 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 12m
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h 25m
direct
Bus
€53
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 498 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
498 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Oct 19 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €124Reading date not recorded | 5h 12m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 13h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Oct 191h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€124Reading date not recorded5h 12m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Oct 2013h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → London Victoria Coachbus
FlixBus·13h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Cologne to London
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:00 and the last at 20:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 04:00 | 20:50 |
All departures
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 18:20
- 18:35
- 18:50
- 19:20
- 19:25
- 19:50
- 19:55
- 20:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-London Victoria CoachBook →
EurowingsCologne/Bonn Airport-London GatwickSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Bruxelles MidiBook →
EurostarBruxelles Midi-LondonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria Coach, about 13h 25m. In total it's roughly €53 over 13h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to London?
The most useful route takes about 13h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:00 and the last at 20:50, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to London?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 04:00 and 20:50.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to London leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is London from Cologne?
About 498 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €53 to €81. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Cologne to London?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar.
Can you get from Cologne to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026