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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £100 - £190 and takes 28h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Aberdeen?

The distance between Cologne and Aberdeen is 586 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 15m and costs £310 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cologne to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Aberdeen bus from?

Cologne to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Aberdeen train from?

Cologne to Aberdeen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £310 - £600 and takes 12h 15m, you could also bus, which costs £100 - £190 and takes 28h 51m.

Where does the Cologne to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cologne and Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:16 PM in Cologne and 2:16 PM in Aberdeen.

Where does the Cologne to Aberdeen train arrive?

Cologne to Aberdeen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aberdeen Airport
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUS - ABZ
6h 48m
£101–238
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
12h 15m
£316–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
28h 51m
£108–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberdeencar
14h 32m
£301–395
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane AMS - ABZ
7h 15m
£114–365
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
8h 5m
£127–331
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
7h 36m
£102–250
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeentrain
12h 56m
£291–567
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Aberdeentrain
15h 59m
£226–492
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Aberdeencar
15h 33m
£192–327

Cologne to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 582.9 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

KLM, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 15m.

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