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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stansted is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stansted is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £120 - £360.

How far is it from Cologne to Stansted?

The distance between Cologne and Stansted is 401 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £120 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cologne to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stansted bus from?

Cologne to Stansted bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Stansted?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stansted is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £120 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Stansted bus arrive?

Cologne to Stansted bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Stansted?

Stansted is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 2:25 AM in Cologne and 1:25 AM in Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16348+ hotels available in Stansted.

Cologne to Stansted - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Labour-in-Vain Road via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Stansted by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, night 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
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
5h 42m
£129–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus Michalovce
12h 44m
£28–44
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar
5h 25m
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 London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 53m
£91–273
Train via Gravesend
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
7h 23m
£87–328
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
8h 17m
£83–421
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 Stanstedcar
6h 34m
£91–141
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 Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 55m
£58–204
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 London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 13m
£88–255
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 London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 30m
£85–325
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 55m
£67–267
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
8h 27m
£140–396

Cologne to Stansted by train and bus

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7h 23mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Stansted via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Labour-in-Vain Road via Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station, Gravesend station, and Barrack Row in around 12h 44m.

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