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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Cologne is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €210 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Cologne is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 29m and costs €210 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chislehurst War Memorial and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Stansted to Cologne?

The distance between Stansted and Cologne is 641 km.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €220 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Stansted to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Cologne bus from?

Stansted to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Cologne train from?

Stansted to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Stansted to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stansted to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 16h 39m.

Where does the Stansted to Cologne bus arrive?

Stansted to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Stansted and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Stansted. It is currently 10:01 AM in Stansted and 11:01 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Stansted to Cologne train arrive?

Stansted to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 44m
€224–425
Train via Gravesend
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 9m
€95–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
16h 39m
€133–275
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Stansted to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
5h 29m
€210–250
Line 223 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stansted to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
6h 38m
€106–208
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
6h 3m
€96–234
Line 223 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Abbey Wood (London)train
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
6h 47m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 36m
€95–251
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 12m
€162–476
Line 223 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
4. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
5. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 49m

Stansted to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 640.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Koeln Hbf via Ebbsfleet International, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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