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 €85 - €180 and takes 28h 15m.

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 €80 - €340.

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 28m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Cologne?

The distance between Aberdeen and Cologne is 939 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 28m and costs €180 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 28m and costs €180 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €340 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 28h 15m.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 1:55 AM in Aberdeen and 2:55 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 1747+ 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, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Aberdeen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ABZ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 5m
€108–309
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ABZ - CGN
6h 29m
€82–334
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
12h 28m
€186–669
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce / ...
20h 59m
€154–352
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
14h 25m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)EDI - CGN
6h 44m
€106–302
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ABZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
8h 2m
€142–403
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
12h 52m
€219–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London VictoriaUkn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
28h 15m
€87–174
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
15h 32m
€255–371

Aberdeen to Cologne by train

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12h 28mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 939.5 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

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 28m. Alternatively, British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily.

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