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649 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Reading to Cologne

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Cheapest
By car (649 km)
6 h 46 min
649 km.
from $35
Fastest
Plane from Reading (London Luton Airport) to Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 46 min
649 km.
from $8.47
Train
6 h 23 min
552 km.
from $290.25
Train, Bus
11 h 38 min
554 km.
from $66.20
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
4 h 38 min
553 km.
from $194.97
Train, bus via Aachen, Train, bus via Aachen
15 h 56 min
554 km.
from $72.15
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 14 min
553 km.
from $185.73
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 33 min
553 km.
from $138.99
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
5 h 47 min
553 km.
from $257.48

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
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34

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
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

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

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Paddington station to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.29–$5.44

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 Reading to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cologne is to train and bus which costs $28.26 - $76.09 and takes 11h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $92.39 - $500 .

Is there a direct train between Reading and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Farringdon station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Reading to Cologne?

The distance between Reading and Cologne is 656 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $103.26 - $380.43 .

How long does it take to get from Reading to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Reading to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cologne train from?

Reading to Cologne train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Train, bus or fly from Reading to Cologne?

The best way to get from Reading to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $103.26 - $380.43 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Reading to Cologne.

What is the time difference between Reading and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:22 in Reading and 13:22 in Cologne.

Where does the Reading to Cologne train arrive?

Reading to Cologne train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading 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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