What is the cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 20h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Stockton-on-Tees and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Thornaby and arriving at Koeln Hbf via York, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne?

The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Cologne is 969 km.

How do I travel from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne without a car is to train via York which takes 8h 43m and costs €150 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne train from?

Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thornaby station.

Train or bus from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne is to train via York which takes 8h 43m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 20h 48m.

What is the time difference between Stockton-on-Tees and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Stockton-on-Tees. It is currently 1:43 PM in Stockton-on-Tees and 2:43 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne train arrive?

Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

How do I get a train ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne?

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Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Thornaby to York
2. Take the train from York 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
8h 43m
€153–606
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to London VictoriaUkx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
20h 48m
€64–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln HbfNj
20h 19m
€68–141
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
9h 41m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)NCL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 52m
€91–264
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
8h 55m
€177–637
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
10h 48m
€184–269
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MME - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h
€157–372
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 9m
€106–391
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
6h 43m
€78–330

Stockton-on-Tees to Cologne by train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 968.8 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Thornaby to Koeln Hbf via York, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton Rail Station to Koeln Hbf via Bus Station Stand 11, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 20h 48m.

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