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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Luton is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Luton is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Luton. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Luton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Luton?

The distance between Cologne and Luton is 399 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Luton without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cologne to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Luton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Luton?

The best way to get from Cologne to Luton is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 16h 22m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Luton?

Luton is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 8:40 PM in Cologne and 7:40 PM in Luton.

Where does the Cologne to Luton train arrive?

Cologne to Luton 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 Luton?

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Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Luton.

Cologne to Luton - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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-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 Lutontrain
5h 35m
£100–334
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Luton Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
4h 58m
£39–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
16h 22m
£54–83
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
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
6h 31m
£85–418
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Lutoncar
6h 29m
Train via Brussels
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 London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
5h 37m
£89–334
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 Lutoncar
7h 36m
£106–163
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
4h 59m
£79–259
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
5h 20m
£81–242
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
5h 11m
£58–209
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 Lutontrain
5h 1m
£80–294
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
7h 7m
£138–403

Cologne to Luton by train

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Distance: 397 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Luton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Luton Station Interchange via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, London Victoria, and Green Line Coach Station in around 16h 22m.

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