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 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €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 52m.

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 52m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 or bus from Guildford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 28m.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 12:55 PM in Guildford and 1:55 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?

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Guildford to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 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 Vauxhall
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 52m
€92–344
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhall
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 45m
€76–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
16h 28m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 8m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 32m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhall
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 2m
€118–474
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 17m
€122–174
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
5h 16m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
5h 13m
€85–279

Guildford to Cologne by train and subway

34Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 644.7 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 28m.

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