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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €95 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Farringdon station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Ilford to Cologne?

The distance between Ilford and Cologne is 606 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €110 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ilford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Cologne train from?

Ilford to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Ilford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ilford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 4m.

What is the time difference between Ilford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Ilford. It is currently 2:55 PM in Ilford and 3:55 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Ilford to Cologne train arrive?

Ilford to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1754+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ilford 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 10m
€115–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
12h 4m
€43–76
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ilford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 53m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
4h 37m
€98–321
Train via Barking station
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 21m
€113–445
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to MaastrichtN870
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
16h 40m
€59–146
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ilford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 1m
€116–165
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 13m
€91–315
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 19m
€67–229
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 25m
€92–288

Ilford to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606.2 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Koeln Hbf via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 12h 4m.

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