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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Croydon to Cologne?

The distance between Croydon and Cologne is 612 km.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Croydon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Cologne train from?

Croydon to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Croydon to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 26m.

What is the time difference between Croydon and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 8:46 PM in Croydon and 9:46 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Croydon to Cologne train arrive?

Croydon to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Croydon to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Croydon to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, car ferry, or subway

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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 8m
€120–452
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
15h 26m
€54–101
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 56m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 58m
€103–324
Train via London St. Pancras Int.
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
6h 25m
€95–342
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Croydon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 4m
€116–171
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Victoria
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale station
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 7m
€74–261
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 33m
€101–315
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 Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 35m
€84–290
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
7h 50m
€92–325

Croydon to Cologne by train

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 611.8 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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