How to travel from Luton to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €213.

Distance: 324 miles (522 km)

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€87

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€215

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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7h 36m

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7h 6m

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30m

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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from Luton to Cologne

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

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

FlixBus
04:55PM15h25
Luton
08:20AMCologne
$1451One-way
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FlixBus
04:55PM15h25
Luton
08:20AMCologne
$1451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:55PM15h25
Luton
08:20AMCologne
$1451One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:50PM22h50
Luton
03:40PMCologne
$2341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Luton to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Luton and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Cologne is a flight with an average price of $44 (€35).

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

A flight is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Cologne costing on average $61 (€48).

A flight is $224 (€178) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cologne costing on average $268 (€213).

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

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 49m.

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

The distance from Luton to Cologne is approximately 324 miles (522 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Cologne is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Cologne 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 Luton to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stevenage, A602 (Stevenage Railway Station) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Cologne:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, Eurowings .
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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