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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €180 and takes 27h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs €190 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Perth to Cologne?

The distance between Perth and Cologne is 957 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Perth to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Cologne?

The best way to get from Perth to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €180 and takes 27h 4m.

What is the time difference between Perth and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Perth. It is currently 1:02 AM in Perth and 2:02 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Perth to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Cologne by bus, plane, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EDI - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to London VictoriaUkn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
27h 4m
€76–172
Train
1. Take the train from Perth 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
11h 34m
€193–666
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce / ...
20h 10m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Perth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
13h 5m
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)EDI - CGN
4h 49m
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)EDI - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
14h 12m
€234–340

Perth to Cologne by train

56Weekly Trains

11h 34mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 957 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Methven Street to Koeln Hbf via Lamberkine Drive, Park and Ride, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 27h 4m.

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