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 €45 - €90 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €110 - €340.

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 Köln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Luton to Cologne?

The distance between Luton and Cologne is 640 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 via London which takes 6h 13m and costs €80 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Luton to Cologne, including transfers.

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 via London which takes 6h 13m and costs €80 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the time difference between Luton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 7:47 PM in Luton and 8:47 PM 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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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Luton to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Luton 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 13m
€82–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London VictoriaGreenline 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
16h 35m
€47–85
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 30m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 14m
€110–331
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 20m
€118–468
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 38m
€128–187
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 19m
€68–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
5h 56m
€105–328
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
5h 47m
€92–311
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
6h 33m
€103–362
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
4. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbf
8h 9m
€97–318

Luton to Cologne by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 640.4 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 35m.

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