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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Retford to Cologne?

The distance between Retford and Cologne is 813 km.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €190 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Retford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Cologne train from?

Retford to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Retford to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 20h 5m.

What is the time difference between Retford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Retford. It is currently 7:49 AM in Retford and 8:49 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Retford to Cologne train arrive?

Retford to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Cologne.

Retford to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Retford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
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
7h 12m
€196–406
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Retford to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HUY - DUS
8h 39m
€57–295
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 10m
€82–151
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Retford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 10m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 37m
€72–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 436
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
20h 5m
€81–175
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Retford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 22m
€127–223
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 43m
€91–248
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 10m
€109–246
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 4m
€137–303
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
4. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
9h 24m
€108–305
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Retford to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
9h 5m
€70–360

Retford to Cologne by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 813.1 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 5m.

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