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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Watford to Cologne?

The distance between Watford and Cologne is 619 km.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Watford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Watford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the time difference between Watford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 5:43 PM in Watford and 6:43 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Watford to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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
6h 14m
€108–416
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
15h 48m
€60–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 36m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
4h 47m
€76–257
Train via Watford High Street
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 33m
€86–302
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 48m
€115–174
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 28m
€77–246
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain
2. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 3m
€68–292
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 57m
€97–296
Fly Luton Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 37m
€88–218
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 48m
€77–268

Watford to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619.4 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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