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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 23h 35m.

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 36m and costs €70 - €210.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Scotland to Cologne, including transfers.

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 35m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 23h 35m.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 10:46 AM in Scotland and 11:46 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?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 17m
€100–265
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
4h 36m
€70–203
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 35m
€159–617
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
21h 54m
€98–166
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
12h 20m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GLA - DUS
6h 52m
€95–280
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
5h 56m
€129–316
Fly Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GLA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 46m
€109–301
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
11h 7m
€170–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
23h 35m
€77–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
13h 33m
€218–324

Scotland to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 904.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 35m. Alternatively, Eurowings and British Airways fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) once daily.

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