How far is London from Cologne by coach?

The distance between Cologne and London by coach is approximately 309 miles (498 km).

What is the best way to go from Cologne to London without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Cologne to London from £39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to London on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h	19:00	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	21h 30m	08:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h	05:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 20m	08:40	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 40m	15:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to London on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h 10m	18:20	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	22h	08:55	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 35m	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 50m	09:10	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 30m	16:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to London on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h 10m	18:20	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 50m	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	20:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 40m	15:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	15h 5m	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	21:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	19h 5m	15:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to London on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h 10m	18:20	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 45m	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 50m	08:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:15	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	18h 20m	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	20h 25m	08:05	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to London on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 15m	19:55	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 45m	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	22h 30m	21:25	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:15	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	18h 20m	05:35	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	18:20	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d	17:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to London on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55	Cologne/Bonn Airport	20h 45m	07:40	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 04:47 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £50, 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£42 - £156	Average duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £301	Average duration6h 13m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£50 - £52	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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Timeliness3.9

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to London

How far is London from Cologne by coach?
The distance between Cologne and London by coach is approximately 309 miles (498 km).
What is the best way to go from Cologne to London without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£78

21/11

£75

Today

£49

23/11

£42

24/11

£51

25/11

£48

26/11

£50

27/11

£56

The cheapest trip from Cologne to London was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £42

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 £42 to £152 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 £42, which is on 2025-11-23.