How to get from London to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 308 miles (496 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $53 - $92 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $53 (€46) • 17 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $92 (€80) • 1 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Eurowings |
Take a bus or flight to travel 308 miles (496 km) to Cologne from London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $53 (€46). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Eurowings among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from London to Cologne.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $45 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
You can get between London and Cologne 2 different ways: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $53 (€46).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Cologne:
Taking a bus costs $39 (€34) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $92 (€80) for the same trip.
The fastest way from London to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes 17 h 35 min on average.
Cologne is approximately 308 miles (496 km) away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Cologne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Cologne as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Cologne:
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Yes, there are direct services available from London to Cologne with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cologne from London.
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