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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Perth is to bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 24h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Perth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 29m and costs £270 - £550.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Perth. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Perth via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Perth?

The distance between Cologne and Perth is 599 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Perth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 29m and costs £270 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cologne to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Perth?

The best way to get from Cologne to Perth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 29m and costs £270 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 24h 47m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Perth?

Perth is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 12:55 PM in Cologne and 11:55 AM in Perth.

Where does the Cologne to Perth train arrive?

Cologne to Perth 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 Perth?

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Cologne to Perth - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Perth by train, plane, bus, train (Eurostar), 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, bus
best
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
24h 47m
£84–139
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 Perthtrain
11h 29m
£275–550
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Perthcar
19h 35m
£227–316
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 55m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FRA - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 57m
Train to Weeze Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
7h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Perthtrain
14h 36m
£137–360
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Perthcar
13h 9m

Cologne to Perth by train

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595.9 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Perth via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Canal Street via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 24h 47m.

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