London to Cologne train with Eurostar

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London to Cologne without transferring at least once.

Eurostar
07:04AM5h11
London
12:15PMCologne
$2401One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
09:01AM5h14
London
02:15PMCologne
$2401One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
11:04AM5h11
London
04:15PMCologne
$2401One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
01:01PM5h14
London
06:15PMCologne
$2401One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
03:04PM5h11
London
08:15PMCologne
$2401One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Cologne

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.

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6h 53m

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6h 23m

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4h 37m

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1h 37m

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Cologne?

The best time to book your train from London to Cologne is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Cologne route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Cologne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Cologne.

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Hello everyone. A short time ago I travelled with DB from Cologne to London. The price was very cheap and acceptable compared to air tickets to London. The staff was very friendly and served their customers well. The seats were very comfortable and clean and well maintained. The toilets were also very clean, which of course I was pleased about. What didn't go well was mainly the wifi connection. It was very poor. The volume in the train was so high and I couldn't relax at all. I also had to change trains several times, which I didn't really like. All in all, it was a good train journey with Deutsche Bahn.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Cologne

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Trains from London to Cologne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $239 (€194) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $38 (€31)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $38 (€31)

Train providers: Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn from London to Cologne trains

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:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $480
  • Eurostar frequency: 5 a day

Train tickets from London to Cologne: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 89 €
2 weeks earlier 81 €10%
3 weeks earlier 78 €14.%
1 month before 74 €20%
2 months earlier 72 €24%
3 months earlier 75 €19%


Train companies often offer promotional prices and offers—by buying in advance—you can get access the best prices for trains in the U.S., Canada, and the major European railroad operators. Search on Omio to check prices and cheap train tickets from London - Cologne. Easily find the most attractive rates and choose the your preferred route for your journey. Book and choose your mobile ticket: avoid the queues at the station and the added stress of printing your ticket.

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:

  • Buying your train ticket from London - Cologne 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 14% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
  • If you book a ticket London - Cologne with 2 months in advance you save up to about 24% compared to the initial price.
  • By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 19%.
  • On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.

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