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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Cologne is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 13h 11m.

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 15m and costs €100 - €360.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h 34m and costs €130 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 13h 11m.

What is the time difference between Rayleigh and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Rayleigh. It is currently 1:15 AM in Rayleigh and 2:15 AM 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 1738+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rayleigh 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
6h 34m
€131–492
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
13h 11m
€43–83
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
5h 57m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 15m
€108–357
Train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
7h 2m
€108–382
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 4m
€118–174
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
5h 22m
€83–275
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 51m
€111–348
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 50m
€110–337
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Street
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
8h 5m
€101–339

Rayleigh to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.1 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Köln Hbf via Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 13h 11m.

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