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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Cologne?

The distance between Rayleigh and Cologne is 647 km.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Rayleigh to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Cologne train from?

Rayleigh to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

What is the time difference between Rayleigh and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Rayleigh. It is currently 10:47 PM in Rayleigh and 11:47 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Rayleigh to Cologne train arrive?

Rayleigh to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rayleigh to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
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
6h 41m
€171–360
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 29m
€63–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 59m
€216–260
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 24m
€71–254
Train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 45m
€101–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 7m
€90–174
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 19m
€110–258
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 12m
€115–304
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 54m
€112–287
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 2m
€159–406
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 34m
€83–295

Rayleigh to Cologne by train and subway

51Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646.9 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Koeln Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 41m.

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