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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne is to bus which costs €120 - €200 and takes 28h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Cologne?

The distance between Aberdeen and Cologne is 946 km.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 11m and costs €330 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Aberdeen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Cologne bus from?

Aberdeen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Cologne is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 11m and costs €330 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 28h 25m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Cologne bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 10:51 PM in Aberdeen and 11:51 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Aberdeen to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Aberdeen Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ABZ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 13m
€127–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
28h 25m
€123–192
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 11m
€332–673
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
14h 32m
€356–462
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 39m
€155–357
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ABZ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 26m
€135–443
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
7h 6m
€126–275
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 15m
€346–632
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
15h 4m
€271–567
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
15h 40m
€244–394

Aberdeen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 946.2 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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You can take a train from Aberdeen to Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 28h 25m.

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