How to get from London to Cologne
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Cologne by price and travel time.
- 498 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 20m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 20m
1 transfer
Train
€124
Cheapest
13h 25m
direct
Bus
€53
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 45m by train, bus, 1 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 fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
498 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Oct 15 | 4h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €124Reading date not recorded | 4h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €114Reading date not recorded | 5h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Oct 154h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€124Reading date not recorded4h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€114Reading date not recorded5h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → Bruxelles Miditrain
Eurostar·2h 10m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Colognebus
FlixBus·3h 15m
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 London to Cologne
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 07:00 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
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
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →FlixBusBruxelles Midi-Cologne, London Victoria Coach-Cologne Airport CGNBook →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-Cologne, Frankfurt am Main-CologneBook →
LufthansaLondon Heathrow-Frankfurt am MainSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Cologne works
Start with a Eurostar train from London to Bruxelles Midi, about 2h 10m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cologne (3h 15m). In total it's roughly €114 over 5h 45m, 1 transfer.
London to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 5h 45m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 23:00, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Cologne?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from London to Cologne leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from London to Cologne?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cologne from London?
About 498 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €53 to €82. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa.
Can you get from London to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 59m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cologne?
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.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026