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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €180 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Köln Hbf via Vauxhall station, London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Guildford to Cologne?

The distance between Guildford and Cologne is 645 km.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €95 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Guildford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Cologne train from?

Guildford to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train, bus or fly from Guildford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 3:33 PM in Guildford and 4:33 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Guildford to Cologne train arrive?

Guildford to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Guildford to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Guildford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 48m
€96–339
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
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
5h 25m
€71–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
16h 46m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 10m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
4h 46m
€83–271
Train via London
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
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 2m
€117–409
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 19m
€122–180
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 33m
€79–275
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h
€87–241
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 3m
€107–291

Guildford to Cologne by train and subway

32Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 644.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Köln Hbf via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 46m.

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