How to get from Cologne to London
A real 2-leg route: bus, train. Door to door 9h 47m, from €116.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 47m by bus, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 497 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Cologne to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·3h 50m - 2Amsterdam → Londontrain
NS Int·4h 47m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Cologne to London: train, bus
How the trip from Cologne to London works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Amsterdam, about 3h 50m. Transfer in Amsterdam and continue by NS Int train on to London (4h 47m). In total it's roughly €116 over 9h 47m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to London
DepartureCologne
Change hereAmsterdamWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Cologne to London
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Cologne to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to London?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 47m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
How far is London from Cologne?+−
About 497 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to London cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €116. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to London?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to London?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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