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 €110 - €210 and takes 27h 5m.

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 56m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs €340 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Aberdeen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Cologne bus from?

Aberdeen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

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 6h 56m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs €340 - €750 and takes 12h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Cologne bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 5:40 PM in Aberdeen and 6:40 PM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Fly Aberdeen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ABZ - DUS
6h 56m
€112–277
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 12m
€348–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
27h 5m
€117–201
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
14h 32m
€353–458
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
7h 20m
€149–378
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
7h 3m
€120–281
Fly Aberdeen Airport 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 Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 36m
€130–451
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 16m
€360–659
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
15h 13m
€279–574
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
15h 39m
€228–375

Aberdeen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 938.1 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

KLM and British Airways fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. 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 12m.

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