What is the cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Cologne is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 17h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Potters Bar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Potters Bar to Cologne?

The distance between Potters Bar and Cologne is 613 km.

How do I travel from Potters Bar to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €90 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Potters Bar to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Potters Bar to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Cologne train from?

Potters Bar to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train or bus from Potters Bar to Cologne?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 17h 2m.

Where does the Potters Bar to Cologne train arrive?

Potters Bar to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

How do I get a train ticket from Potters Bar to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Potters Bar to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Potters Bar 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
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 1m
€92–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
17h 2m
€54–140
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 8m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Potters Bar to Moorgate
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 11m
€108–320
Train via London St Pancras Intl
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 1m
€117–447
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 15m
€122–179
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Potters Bar to Finsbury Park
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
4h 51m
€72–254
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 47m
€101–301
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 43m
€116–314
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
7h 36m
€90–318
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
7h 32m
€132–318

Potters Bar to Cologne by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 612.8 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Potters Bar to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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