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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 22h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs €85 - €490.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cologne?

The distance between Penzance and Cologne is 1082 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €180 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Penzance to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cologne train from?

Penzance to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Cologne?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €180 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 22h 55m.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 6:30 AM in Penzance and 7:30 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Penzance to Cologne train arrive?

Penzance to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Penzance to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Penzance to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
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
11h 7m
€187–466
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
22h 55m
€64–109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
19h 5m
€81–186
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 36m
Train to Exeter, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
10h 41m
€170–488
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Penzance to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
11h 50m
€185–276
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
9h 18m
€171–404
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
9h 59m
€171–386
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
13h 29m
€226–664
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NQY - CGN
8h 48m
€86–486

Penzance to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

11h 7mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,082.1 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 22h 55m.

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