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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €200 and takes 24h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Stirling to Cologne?

The distance between Stirling and Cologne is 964 km.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs €170 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Stirling to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Cologne train from?

Stirling to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stirling to Cologne is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs €170 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 24h 20m.

What is the time difference between Stirling and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Stirling. It is currently 6:23 PM in Stirling and 7:23 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Stirling to Cologne train arrive?

Stirling to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Cologne.

Stirling to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Stirling to Cologne by train, plane, 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.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)EDI - CGN
4h 55m
€94–232
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Weeze Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)EDI - NRN
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbf
7h 26m
€74–216
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
11h 6m
€171–656
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station909 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln HbfIce
20h 26m
€106–320
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Stirling to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
12h 26m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EDI - DUS
5h 39m
€114–279
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GLA - DUS
7h 36m
€102–297
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)EDI - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 54m
€133–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN
24h 20m
€78–195
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stirling to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
13h 33m
€230–330

Stirling to Cologne by train

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11h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 963.6 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Stirling to Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 24h 20m.

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