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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Cologne
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
17 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cologne will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £83.
Of the 3 buses that leave London for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 497 km distance in an average of 17 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 497 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£100 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price | £195 Average Price |
13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cologne coaches for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 17h35 | 13:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 19h25 | 17:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 change | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
| FlixBus | 07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h45 | 20:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Cologne
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Buses from London to Cologne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 497 km distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 497 km |
Average bus duration 13h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus from London to CologneYou can travel by bus between London to Cologne with FlixBus, Ourbus for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Cologne
Flixbus and National Express Coaches service the route for buses from London to Cologne. Each operator provides frequent services each day, with the first bus leaving London, Victoria Coach Station at 9:00 a.m. and the last coach of the day departing for Cologne, Flughafen Station at 9:30 p.m. The average journey length when travelling on the direct service is approximately 11 hours. On services where passengers are expected to change once, however, the duration of the journey increases to 14 hours and 30 minutes.
FAQs: London to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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