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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Aberdeen is to fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 54m.

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 6h 43m and costs £85 - £280.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 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 train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 19m and costs £180 - £650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 54m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 29h 58m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:04 PM in Cologne and 2:04 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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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 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUS - ABZ
6h 43m
£88–272
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Aberdeen Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)CGN - ABZ
6h 54m
£69–189
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
12h 19m
£181–613
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
20h 49m
£267–307
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberdeen
14h 26m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)AMS - ABZ
7h 11m
£126–333
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CGN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
7h 23m
£85–349
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Aberdeen
13h 3m
£203–623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
29h 58m
£74–159
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Aberdeen
15h 27m
£215–329

Cologne to Aberdeen by train

64Weekly Trains

12h 19mAverage Duration

£181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.8 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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 19m. Alternatively, British Airways, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 3 times a day.

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