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 €70 - €120 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Köln via Black Boy PH, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

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 5h 53m.

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 5h 53m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Watford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Cologne bus from?

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

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 or bus from Watford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Watford to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Watford to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Watford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 4:47 PM in Watford and 5:47 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

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

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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
5h 53m
€180–400
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
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
€68–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 16m
€73–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 37m
€231–272
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 3m
€77–265
Train via Watford High Street
1. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 16m
€118–269
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 45m
€124–226
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
5h
€90–228
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 36m
€83–259
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 19m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 49m
€109–298

Watford to Cologne by train and foot

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Distance: 619.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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 5h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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