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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Cologne?

The distance between Doncaster and Cologne is 841 km.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Doncaster to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Cologne train from?

Doncaster to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Cologne?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the time difference between Doncaster and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Doncaster. It is currently 11:31 AM in Doncaster and 12:31 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Doncaster to Cologne train arrive?

Doncaster to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Doncaster to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
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
7h 19m
€178–388
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HUY - DUS
8h 34m
€56–303
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
14h 54m
€74–142
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Doncaster to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 28m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 41m
€66–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
18h 20m
€80–165
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Doncaster to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 41m
€132–212
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 14m
€101–240
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 12m
€138–293
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 54m
€89–255
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 8m
€121–326

Doncaster to Cologne by train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840.9 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 20m.

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