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 - €80 and takes 12h 4m.

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 7m and costs €100 - €340.

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

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 and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 and costs €120 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 4m.

What is the time difference between Grays and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Grays. It is currently 1:15 AM in Grays and 2:15 AM 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-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h
€128–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
12h 4m
€43–77
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Grays to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 46m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Grays to West Ham
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 7m
€107–332
Train via London Fenchurch Street
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 51m
€97–333
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Grays to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
6h 53m
€114–167
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 43m
€100–318
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 21m
€72–241
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 45m
€97–312
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf
7h 37m
€142–429
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
8h 6m
€90–310

Grays to Cologne by train

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Distance: 626.9 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h. 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 12h 4m.

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