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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stirling is to fly and train which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Islamic Centre via Düsseldorf central bus station, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Stirling via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Cologne to Stirling?

The distance between Cologne and Stirling is 592 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Stirling without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 9m and costs £270 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cologne to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Stirling?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stirling is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 9m and costs £270 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 23h 24m.

Where does the Cologne to Stirling bus arrive?

Cologne to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Stirling?

Stirling is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 1:22 PM in Cologne and 12:22 PM in Stirling.

Where does the Cologne to Stirling train arrive?

Cologne to Stirling train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Stirling?

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 619+ hotels available in Stirling.

Cologne to Stirling - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Stirling by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 46m
£99–204
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 20m
£73–166
Train via Edinburgh
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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
10h 9m
£271–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
23h 24m
£101–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stirlingcar
12h 32m
£283–377
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 5m
£138–292
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 54m
£121–290
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
7h 42m
£93–302
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 45m
£96–279
Train to Weeze Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
7h 5m
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 Stirlingtrain
13h 46m
£163–314
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Stirlingcar
13h 34m
£201–335

Cologne to Stirling by train

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Distance: 588.6 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stirling via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Islamic Centre via Düsseldorf central bus station, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 23h 24m.

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