What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 27h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Cologne?

The distance between Aberdeen and Cologne is 938 km.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 36m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Aberdeen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Cologne train from?

Aberdeen to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs €170 - €550 and takes 12h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 27h 25m.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 7:32 AM in Aberdeen and 8:32 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Aberdeen to Cologne train arrive?

Aberdeen to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Cologne.

Aberdeen to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ABZ - DUS
7h 14m
€107–271
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ABZ - CGN
6h 29m
€69–222
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 36m
€170–544
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
21h 2m
€119–350
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Colognecar
21h 9m
€240–367
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ABZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 33m
€139–385
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ABZ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 31m
€135–285
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 58m
€206–477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
27h 25m
€82–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
14h 31m

Aberdeen to Cologne by train

56Weekly Trains

12h 36mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Cologne.

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Distance: 938.1 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cologne, Germany?

KLM and British Airways fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 36m.

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