Cheapest price
$240
Average price
$240
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cologne will cost around $240 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $240.
It's difficult to get from London to Cologne without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m.
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€196 Average price | €132 Average price | €105 Average price Cheapest |
6h 53m Average duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 57m Average duration 14h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average train duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $239 (€194) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 17:42 |
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn trains will get you from London to Cologne from $480 (€389). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to Cologne from London in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train to Cologne from London, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).
London to Cologne train information with Eurostar:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
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