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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €75 - €220 and takes 5h 23m.

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 28m and costs €85 - €240.

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 13m.

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 7h 6m.

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 7h 6m and costs €170 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 7h 6m and costs €170 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 13m.

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 1:33 PM in Guildford and 2:33 PM 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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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, train, plane, subway, 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 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
7h 6m
€176–379
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 50m
€71–282
Bus
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 13m
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 9m
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 28m
€85–232
Train via Westminster
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 26m
€178–378
Subway, bus, train
1. Take the subway from Wimbledon station to Upminster stationsubway
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln Hbftrain Nj
14h 24m
€108–229
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 23m
€93–174
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 23m
€77–217
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 16m
€82–236

Guildford to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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 7h 6m. 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 13m.

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