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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Cologne is to fly which costs €50 - €200 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertford to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Hertford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hertford East and arriving at Köln Hbf via Tottenham Hale, London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Hertford to Cologne?

The distance between Hertford and Cologne is 631 km.

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

The best way to get from Hertford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Hertford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Cologne train from?

Hertford to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train or fly from Hertford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hertford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €85 - €340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the time difference between Hertford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Hertford. It is currently 10:25 AM in Hertford and 11:25 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Hertford to Cologne train arrive?

Hertford to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Hertford to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Hertford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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 Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 29m
€88–340
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 43m
€52–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
10h 17m
€78–216
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hertford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 16m
Train via London St Pancras Intl
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 38m
€144–310
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hertford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 28m
€122–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 32m
€93–293
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 13m
€93–265
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 21m
€112–438
Line 724 bus to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 14m
€66–247
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
7h 25m
€75–271

Hertford to Cologne by train and subway

32Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hertford to Cologne.

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Distance: 630.7 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Hertford East to Köln Hbf via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day.

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