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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cologne is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €65 - €200.

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 45m.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 11h 45m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 via Edinburgh which takes 11h 45m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 24h 45m.

What is the time difference between Perth and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Perth. It is currently 1:51 PM in Perth and 2:51 PM 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 1817+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Cologne by bus, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
5h 41m
€98–252
Bus, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
5h 8m
€66–199
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
11h 45m
€293–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus
24h 45m
€88–160
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Perth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
13h 10m
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 23m
€134–322
Bus, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 7m
€91–288
Bus, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 41m
€111–297
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
14h 10m
€189–383
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
14h 23m
€205–331

Perth to Cologne by train

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11h 45mAverage Duration

€293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 957 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 24h 45m.

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