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 €100 - €190 and takes 28h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Köln via Park and Ride, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 39m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cologne?

The distance between Inverness and Cologne is 1048 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 10m and costs €370 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Inverness to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cologne bus from?

Inverness to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 35m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €700 and takes 13h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 28h 39m.

Where does the Inverness to Cologne bus arrive?

Inverness to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 3:39 AM in Inverness and 4:39 AM 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?

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Inverness to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 35m
€152–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus
28h 39m
€104–187
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 10m
€374–656
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 15m
€368–479
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 22m
€135–348
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
8h 49m
€137–337
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 26m
€275–557
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 23m
€242–395

Inverness to Cologne by train

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13h 10mAverage Duration

€374Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,048.5 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

KLM, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. 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 10m.

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