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Ten ways to Travel from Gatwick Airport to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (591 km)
6 h 10 min
591 km.
from $32
Fastest
Plane from Gatwick Airport (London Heathrow Airport) to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 10 min
591 km.
from $7.71
Train
6 h 16 min
495 km.
from $282.07
Train, Bus
12 h 7 min
496 km.
from $51.30
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 11 min
496 km.
from $196.63
Train, bus via Aachen, Train, bus via Aachen
15 h 23 min
496 km.
from $69.04
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 16 min
496 km.
from $131.43
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 46 min
496 km.
from $187.39
Bus, Plane
2 h 23 min
496 km.
from $131.32

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$417.71

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$202.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$417.71
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,139.20

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$531.63
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$329.10

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
Train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Victoria station to Tottenham
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.54–$6.33

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$40.50

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Colindale to Köln
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cologne is to train and bus which costs $27.17 - $47.83 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $45.65 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Cologne?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Cologne is 638 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $103.26 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Gatwick Airport to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Cologne train from?

Gatwick Airport to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick Airport and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Gatwick Airport. It is currently 21:23 in Gatwick Airport and 22:23 in Cologne.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Cologne train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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