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 €45 - €85 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Cologne is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €80 - €220.

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 Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

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 via Brussels which takes 6h 9m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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, bus or fly from Croydon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Croydon to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 9m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the time difference between Croydon and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 4:34 PM in Croydon and 5:34 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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Where can I stay near 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, plane, train, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 9m
€168–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
14h 9m
€46–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 58m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3h 58m
€81–216
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 10m
€168–345
Train via Koln Sud
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Koln Sudtrain Nj
8h 40m
€93–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Croydon to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 12m
€87–166
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 7m
€62–259
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 46m
€77–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 40m
€94–253

Croydon to Cologne by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 612 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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