There are 13 ways to get from Aviemore to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 23m€341–693Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
7h 31m€100–236Bus
- Take the bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus
26h 54m€126–217Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Aviemore to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
14h 42m€357–463Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 5m€129–318Train
- Take the train from Aviemore to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 35m€356–645Train #2
- Take the train from Aviemore to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
15h 41m€280–581Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Aviemore to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Colognecar
15h 49m€246–396Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane INV - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 24m€130–313Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Frankfurt
- Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
8h 26m€168–445Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 35m€150–460Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Weeze Airport
- Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane EDI - NRN
- Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 27mTrain to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane INV - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 32m€148–515
Aviemore to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Cologne is to train and bus and fly which costs €100 - €240 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Cologne is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €100 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Köln via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Aviemore and Cologne is 1462 km.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Cologne without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 23m and costs €340 - €700.
It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Aviemore to Cologne, including transfers.
Aviemore to Cologne bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station.
Aviemore to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Cologne is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 23m and costs €340 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 26h 54m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Aviemore to Koeln Hbf via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Köln via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 26h 54m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- €28–55
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Aviemore to Cologne bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Cologne is 1h ahead of Aviemore. It is currently 4:30 AM in Aviemore and 5:30 AM in Cologne.
Aviemore to Cologne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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