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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cologne is to bus which costs €95 - €180 and takes 27h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cologne?

The distance between Inverness and Cologne is 1046 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs €340 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Inverness to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cologne train from?

Inverness to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Cologne?

The best way to get from Inverness to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €600 and takes 13h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 27h 20m.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 8:34 PM in Inverness and 9:34 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Inverness to Cologne train arrive?

Inverness to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Cologne.

Inverness to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane INV - DUS
7h 52m
€125–280
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
8h 31m
€92–303
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
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
13h 44m
€342–586
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus
27h 20m
€95–180
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Inverness to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
15h 8m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane INV - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 2m
€143–356
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
9h 4m
€124–356
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
16h 53m
€211–421
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
16h 21m
€238–363

Inverness to Cologne by train

7Weekly Trains

13h 44mAverage Duration

€342Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,046.5 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Cologne, Germany?

KLM and British Airways fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 44m.

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