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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Crawley to Cologne?

The distance between Crawley and Cologne is 532 km.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Crawley to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Cologne train from?

Crawley to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Train, bus or fly from Crawley to Cologne?

The best way to get from Crawley to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 31m.

What is the time difference between Crawley and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Crawley. It is currently 10:19 AM in Crawley and 11:19 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Crawley to Cologne train arrive?

Crawley to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 615+ hotels available in Cologne.

Crawley to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Crawley to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3h 53m
€79–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
16h 31m
€51–99
Train
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 30m
€169–336
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Crawley to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 56m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 41m
€56–205
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 38m
€74–252
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h
€106–253
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 3m
€107–335
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Crawley to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 47m
€100–247
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Crawley to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 10m
€90–164

Crawley to Cologne by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Crawley to Cologne.

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Distance: 532.2 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Eurowings and Jet2.com fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Three Bridges to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 30m.

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