How to get from London to Cologne
- 498 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€125
Cheapest
13h 25m
direct
Bus
€53
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Cologne. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 498 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
498 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Oct 9 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €124Reading date not recorded | 4h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €114Older observation | 5h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Oct 91h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€124Reading date not recorded4h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€114Older observation5h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → Cologne/Bonn Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Sun, Oct 11€53
- Mon, Oct 12€53
- Tue, Oct 13€27
- Wed, Oct 14€20Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€27
- Fri, Oct 16€53
- Sat, Oct 17€53
- Sun, Oct 18€53
- Mon, Oct 19€53
- Tue, Oct 20€33
- Wed, Oct 21€53
- Thu, Oct 22€53
- Sun, Oct 25€53
- Mon, Oct 26€53
- Tue, Oct 27€53
- Wed, Oct 28€53
- Thu, Oct 29€53
- Tue, Nov 3€41
- Wed, Nov 4€29
- Thu, Nov 5€22
- Fri, Nov 6€29
Departures from London to Cologne
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 07:00 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsLondon Gatwick-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Cologne Airport CGN, Bruxelles Midi-CologneBook →
RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →
Deutsche BahnBruxelles Midi-CologneBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Ryanair, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Cologne works
Start with a Eurowings flight from London to Cologne, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €125 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
London to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Cologne?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from London to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 23:00, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Cologne?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from London to Cologne leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Cologne from London?
About 498 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Cologne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €53. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Cologne?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from London to Cologne?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Cologne?
London is LGW and Cologne is CGN, so this route is usually written LGW to CGN.
Which operators run London to Cologne?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Ryanair, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from London to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 59m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cologne?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Eurowings
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026