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 €65 - €110 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €70 - €280.

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 29m.

How far is it from Crawley to Cologne?

The distance between Crawley and Cologne is 642 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 29m and costs €130 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 or bus from Crawley to Cologne?

The best way to get from Crawley to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 18h 5m.

What is the time difference between Crawley and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Crawley. It is currently 5:38 PM in Crawley and 6:38 PM 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 1749+ hotels available in Cologne.

Crawley to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Crawley to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 29m
€132–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
18h 5m
€65–101
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Crawley to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 54m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 19m
€106–347
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Crawley to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
6h 56m
€111–367
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Crawley to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 2m
€119–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 56m
€106–350
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoria
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 35m
€71–300
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
4h 33m
€74–279
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoria
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
8h 17m
€94–375
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
7h 39m
€135–371

Crawley to Cologne by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.1 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre South to Köln Hbf via North Terminal Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 5m.

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