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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €170 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Cologne?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Cologne is 930 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €180 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Kirkcaldy to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Cologne train from?

Kirkcaldy to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.

Train, bus or fly from Kirkcaldy to Cologne?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs €180 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 4h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 24h 40m.

What is the time difference between Kirkcaldy and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Kirkcaldy. It is currently 9:52 PM in Kirkcaldy and 10:52 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Cologne train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 12m
€105–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX58
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN
24h 40m
€75–164
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
10h 42m
€180–655
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX58
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln HbfNj
23h 58m
€90–266
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
12h 52m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)EDI - CGN
4h 36m
€92–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 43m
€139–323
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NCL - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 7m
€100–422
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
13h 59m
€228–327

Kirkcaldy to Cologne by train

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10h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 930.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, Eurowings and British Airways fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily.

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