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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff Airport to Cologne

Composite routes from Cardiff Airport to Cologne

Cheapest
8 h 54 min
Car
849 km.
from $46
Other
4 h 43 min
Plane, Train
718 km.
from $322.89
17 h 26 min
718 km.
from $43.74
9 h
717 km.
from $434.97
18 h 25 min
Train, Bus
717 km.
from $257.61
19 h 10 min
718 km.
from $117.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Herbert Street to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from London Victoria to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

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
Bus from London Victoria to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$27.85–$45.57

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

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$582.26

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39

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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
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 Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$36.71

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
54 min
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 Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

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

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

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 Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne is to bus via Brent which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Köln via Herbert Street, London Victoria and London Colindale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cologne is 752 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs $173.91 - $510.87 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Herbert Street station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne is to train which takes 9h and costs $173.91 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brent, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Cardiff Airport (CWL). It is currently 11:14 in Cardiff Airport (CWL) and 12:14 in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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