What is the distance between Cologne and London?

About 309 miles (498 km) separate Cologne and London.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to London?

If you're headed to London from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Victoria Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Once in London, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kew Gardens, Legoland Windsor, The National Gallery, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

Bus Cologne to London from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to London on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h 10m	6:20pm	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 45m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 50m	8:05am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	18h 20m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	20h 25m	8:05am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to London on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 15m	7:55pm	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 45m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	22h 30m	9:25pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	18h 20m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d	5:50pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to London on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 15m	7:55pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	15h 5m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 50m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h 10m	9:25am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 20m	10:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to London on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 45m	7:40am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 15m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 20m	10:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 40m	3:35pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to London on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 20m	10:15am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 5m	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h	5:00am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 40m	3:35pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to London on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h	7:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	23h 5m	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 35m	5:35am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 20m	10:15am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h	2:55pm	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

309 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $200	Average Duration19h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $385	Average Duration6h 13m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$64 - $66	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and London?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to London by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to London?
What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$57

11/24

$69

Today

$61

11/26

$64

11/27

$75

11/28

$74

11/29

$67

11/30

$65

The cheapest trip from Cologne to London was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to London, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $206 for a bus ticket from Cologne to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-26.