How to get from Cologne to London
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to London. 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 497 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
497 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Sep 5 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €69Reading date not recorded | 5h 12m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €77Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 11h 42m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Sep 51h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€69Reading date not recorded5h 12m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€77Omio catalogue, Sep 911h 42m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne/Bonn Airport → London Stanstedflight
Ryanair·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Cologne to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€16October 2026
€20November 2026
€56Departures from Cologne to London
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:00 and the last at 20:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 04:00 | 20:55 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairCologne/Bonn Airport-London StanstedSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusCologne-LilleBook →
FlixBusLille-Calais, Calais-London Victoria Coach, Cologne Airport CGN-CalaisBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-BrusselsBook →
EurostarBrussels-LondonBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to London works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Cologne to London, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €29 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to London?
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.
How far is London from Cologne?
About 497 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €75. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Cologne to London?
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 Cologne and London?
Cologne is CGN and London is STN, so this route is usually written CGN to STN.
Which operators run Cologne to London?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar.
Can you get from Cologne to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to London?
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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