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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 6m.

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 4h 29m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Köln via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

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 Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Guildford to Cologne?

The distance between Guildford and Cologne is 643 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 46m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Guildford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Cologne bus from?

Guildford to Cologne bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

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 46m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Guildford to Cologne bus arrive?

Guildford to Cologne bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 3:18 AM in Guildford and 4:18 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Guildford to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Guildford 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
6h 46m
€185–399
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 6m
€69–104
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 9m
€229–270
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 29m
€80–213
Train via London
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 31m
€120–269
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 18m
€123–226
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 11m
€81–269
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
5h 57m
€76–283
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 5m
€73–243
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
6h 57m
€118–308

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 642.8 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Köln via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 6m.

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