How to travel from Cologne to London

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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $89.

Distance: 308 miles (497 km)

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$158

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$90

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$280

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6h 6m

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12h 13m

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from Cologne to London

How to get from Cologne to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 AM14h15
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 AM14h15
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 2813
    4:25 PM1h20
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $1821One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9450 · 9145
    12:39 PM5h19
    Cologne Hbf
    4:58 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $4161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9414 · 9123
    6:39 AM6h18
    Cologne Hbf
    11:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $4161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9426 · 9133
    8:39 AM6h18
    Cologne Hbf
    1:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $4451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 PM17h35
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 PM13h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 1153
    11:55 AM20h15
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    7:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 2353
    8:15 AM1h20
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:35 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW474
    6:55 PM1h20
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:15 PMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $2111One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW472
    10:55 AM1h20
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:15 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Cologne to London

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Cologne to London, 50,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Cologne to London, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to London

Travel 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to London is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to London:

A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to London costing on average $53 (€43).

A flight is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to London costing on average $89 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 43m.

Bus takes on average 12h 45m.

The distance from Cologne to London is approximately 308 miles (497 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to London is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn to go to London by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Eurowings, Malta Air, British Airways, Smartwings, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Tuifly, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to London with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Eurowings, Malta Air, British Airways, Smartwings, BA Cityflyer.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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