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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hertford is to fly which costs £45 - £200 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hertford is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hertford?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Hertford North via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hertford?

The distance between Cologne and Hertford is 406 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Hertford without a car is to train via Stevenage which takes 6h 5m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cologne to Hertford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hertford train from?

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

Train or fly from Cologne to Hertford?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hertford is to train via Stevenage which takes 6h 5m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £200 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Hertford?

Hertford is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 5:12 PM in Cologne and 4:12 PM in Hertford.

Where does the Cologne to Hertford train arrive?

Cologne to Hertford 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 Hertford?

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Cologne to Hertford - 12 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Hertford by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, night train, train, car ferry, or bus

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

Train via Stevenage
best
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 London St Pancras Intl to Stevenagetrain
6h 5m
£133–289
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
4h 52m
£46–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Hertfordcar
6h 13m
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
6h 11m
£104–270
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
7h 3m
£91–417
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Hertfordcar
7h 19m
£107–153
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from Moorgate to Hertford Northtrain
5h 31m
£80–256
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from Moorgate to Hertford Northtrain
5h 52m
£89–229
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
6h 53m
£65–262
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Stevenagetrain
5h 26m
£98–389
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
7h 11m
£134–390
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Luton Airport, line 724 bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
3. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Bus Stationbus
7h 4m
£57–200

Cologne to Hertford by train

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Distance: 403.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Hertford North via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Stevenage in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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