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 €75 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cologne is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 7h 50m and costs €250 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Düsseldorf central bus station via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Dorset to Cologne?

The distance between Dorset and Cologne is 812 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 37m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Dorset to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Cologne bus from?

Dorset to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Cologne train from?

Dorset to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Cologne?

The best way to get from Dorset to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Seldown Coach Station, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 29m.

Where does the Dorset to Cologne bus arrive?

Dorset to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Dorset and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Dorset. It is currently 6:23 AM in Dorset and 7:23 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Dorset to Cologne train arrive?

Dorset to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1842+ hotels available in Cologne.

Dorset to Cologne - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 13 ways to get from Dorset to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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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 37m
€249–512
Bus via Seldown Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoriabus 806
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 29m
€79–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 50m
€257–310
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOU - DUS
9h 7m
€164–373
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
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
10h 25m
€239–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 30m
€79–146
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dorset to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 59m
€150–265
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
8h 53m
€129–372
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
8h 29m
€129–318
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
8h 50m
€112–372
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
9h 58m
€171–372
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 42m
€177–478
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
9h 5m
€122–348

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Distance: 812.3 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Köln Hbf via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, London Victoria, Düsseldorf central bus station, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 18h 29m.

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