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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cologne is to fly which costs €70 - €190 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €70 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Scotland to Cologne?

The distance between Scotland and Cologne is 905 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €280 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Scotland to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Cologne bus from?

Scotland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Cologne train from?

Scotland to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Cologne?

The best way to get from Scotland to Cologne is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €280 - €650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 4h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 23h 5m.

Where does the Scotland to Cologne bus arrive?

Scotland to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 11:12 PM in Scotland and 12:12 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Scotland to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 3m
€101–232
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
4h 37m
€73–181
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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
10h 10m
€283–621
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
18h 36m
€132–305
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
12h 20m
€339–429
Fly Glasgow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GLA - DUS
6h 31m
€109–237
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GLA - CGN
6h 25m
€101–236
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 14m
€140–326
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
23h 5m
€120–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
13h 28m
€232–383

Scotland to Cologne by train and foot

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Distance: 904.8 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Scotland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, Eurowings and British Airways fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a week.

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