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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Grays to Cologne?

The distance between Grays and Cologne is 627 km.

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

The best way to get from Grays to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Grays to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grays to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Grays to Cologne?

The best way to get from Grays to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 21m.

What is the time difference between Grays and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Grays. It is currently 6:26 PM in Grays and 7:26 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Grays to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Grays 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 4m
€113–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
11h 21m
€42–65
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Grays to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 48m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Grays to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 23m
€102–327
Train via London Fenchurch Street
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 45m
€86–318
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Grays to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 55m
€114–162
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 26m
€67–236
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grays to West Hamtrain
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
6h 3m
€102–309
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 55m
€79–291
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 28m
€142–439
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
8h 5m
€83–338

Grays to Cologne by train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 627 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grays to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 11h 21m.

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