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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Cologne?

The distance between Hitchin and Cologne is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €110 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Hitchin to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Cologne train from?

Hitchin to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train or bus from Hitchin to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €110 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 31m.

What is the time difference between Hitchin and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Hitchin. It is currently 1:01 PM in Hitchin and 2:01 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Hitchin to Cologne train arrive?

Hitchin to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Hitchin to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 16m
€115–376
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 13m
€55–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A1 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
16h 31m
€63–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hitchin to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 38m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 16m
€113–329
Train via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Stevenage to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 45m
€86–333
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hitchin to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 50m
€119–180
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 57m
€113–311
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 2m
€89–287
Fly Luton Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 27m
€85–208
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
7h 54m
€76–272

Hitchin to Cologne by train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.9 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Hitchin to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 31m.

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