How to travel from Cologne to London

Travel between Cologne, Germany and London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Germany enter United Kingdom?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to London from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into United Kingdom:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in London, United Kingdom?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 1/23/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Cologne to London.

Return travel to Cologne, Germany from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from United Kingdom?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from United Kingdom?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Cologne, Germany was last verified on 1/23/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Cologne from London.

You can travel between Cologne and London 2 different ways: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to London is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $27 (€23) compared to other travel options to London:

Taking a flight is about $22 (€19) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $49 (€41) for this trip.

The quickest way to travel from Cologne to London is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 16 h 30 min.

London is approximately 308 miles (496 km) away from Cologne.

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.
• Buses from Cologne to London most often leave from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to London:

• You can go to London from Cologne by plane with Malta Air. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $27 (€23) with Malta Air from Cologne to London on Omio.
• You can travel between Cologne and London by bus with Union Ivkoni International. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $49 (€41) with Union Ivkoni International from Cologne to London.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to London with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct flight with Malta Air.
• You'll find direct buses with Union Ivkoni International.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to London.

When planning your trip from Cologne to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing $27 (€23) one way on average.
• Bus tickets cost $49 (€41) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.