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 £75 - £150 and takes 28h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs £95 - £250.

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 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Aberdeen?

The distance between Cologne and Aberdeen is 587 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 38m and costs £150 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Cologne to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Aberdeen train from?

Cologne to Aberdeen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 38m and costs £150 - £600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £260 and takes 7h 20m, you could also bus, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 28h 48m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 10:23 PM in Cologne and 9:23 PM in Aberdeen.

Where does the Cologne to Aberdeen train arrive?

Cologne to Aberdeen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Aberdeen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUS - ABZ
7h 1m
£96–242
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Aberdeen Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane CGN - ABZ
7h 20m
£59–259
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
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 38m
£156–553
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
20h 51m
£197–312
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Aberdeencar
20h 58m
£222–330
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 30m
£69–234
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
7h 46m
£96–277
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
13h 4m
£182–563
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 48m
£79–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberdeencar
14h 32m

Cologne to Aberdeen by train

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12h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 583.8 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

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 38m. Alternatively, British Airways, Jet2.com, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) twice daily.

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