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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Luton to Cologne?

The distance between Luton and Cologne is 650 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €160 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Luton to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cologne bus from?

Luton to Cologne bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Cologne?

The best way to get from Luton to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Luton to Cologne bus arrive?

Luton to Cologne bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 3:38 AM in Luton and 4:38 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Luton to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 47m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 25m
€52–87
Train
1. Take the train from Luton 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 23m
€168–356
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 33m
€228–276
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 8m
€84–262
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 10m
€110–247
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 23m
€73–276
Train via London
1. Take the train from Luton 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 28m
€98–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 40m
€101–193

Luton to Cologne by train

48Weekly Trains

6h 23mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649.9 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Köln via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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