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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 18h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Rugby to Cologne?

The distance between Rugby and Cologne is 725 km.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €85 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Rugby to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Cologne train from?

Rugby to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Cologne?

The best way to get from Rugby to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €85 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 18h 33m.

What is the time difference between Rugby and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Rugby. It is currently 1:27 PM in Rugby and 2:27 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Rugby to Cologne train arrive?

Rugby to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rugby to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 40m
€85–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Clifton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 96
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus
18h 33m
€58–98
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rugby to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
7h 24m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
4h 49m
€86–263
Train via London
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
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 49m
€106–431
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rugby to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
8h 31m
€141–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 33m
€106–395
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 34m
€71–312
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 14m
€106–377
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 7m
€102–355
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 37m
€72–273

Rugby to Cologne by train and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rugby to Cologne.

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Distance: 725.3 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Köln Hbf via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Road to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 18h 33m.

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