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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Croydon is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Croydon is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at East Croydon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Cologne to Croydon?

The distance between Cologne and Croydon is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £100 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cologne to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Croydon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Croydon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Croydon is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £100 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 16h 5m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Croydon?

Croydon is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:10 PM in Cologne and 2:10 PM in Croydon.

Where does the Cologne to Croydon train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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Cologne to Croydon - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Croydon by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, car train, car ferry, plane, or subway

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
5h 25m
£109–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
16h 5m
£48–84
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
6h 24m
£85–408
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Croydon
5h 52m
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
6h 30m
£109–374
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 Croydon
6h 56m
£104–148
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to East Croydon
4h 53m
£89–269
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
5h 20m
£88–262
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale to Victoria station
3. Take the train from London Victoria to East Croydon
4h 58m
£66–198
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
4h 22m
£65–240
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
6h 17m
£137–362
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
6h 44m
£80–266
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
6h 41m
£125–386

Cologne to Croydon by train

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to East Croydon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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