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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs €130 - €400.

How far is it from Dorset to Cologne?

The distance between Dorset and Cologne is 813 km.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €130 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Dorset to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dorset to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dorset to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €130 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 19h 29m.

What is the time difference between Dorset and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Dorset. It is currently 5:59 AM in Dorset and 6:59 AM in Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dorset to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Dorset 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 Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
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
8h 51m
€137–475
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
19h 29m
€66–122
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 52m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 22m
€178–481
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
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
9h 56m
€122–475
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dorset to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 1m
€148–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
8h 17m
€139–397
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 5m
€135–401
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
8h 51m
€90–324
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
10h 14m
€124–640
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
10h 35m
€163–417
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 27m
€101–391

Dorset to Cologne by bus and train

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19h 29mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.6 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Koeln Hbf via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 19h 29m.

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