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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stansted is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £150 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stansted is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £170 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Stansted?

The distance between Cologne and Stansted is 401 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Cologne to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stansted train from?

Cologne to Stansted train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Stansted?

Stansted is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 3:36 AM in Cologne and 2:36 AM in Stansted.

Where does the Cologne to Stansted train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17007+ hotels available in Stansted.

Cologne to Stansted - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

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

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 23m
£176–299
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
8h 50m
£66–178
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar
5h 25m
£181–211
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 34m
£83–214
Train via Gravesend
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
7h 15m
£133–335
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Stanstedcar
6h 29m
£74–142
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 4m
£67–243
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 17m
£96–300
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 57m
£91–220
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
8h 44m
£126–463

Cologne to Stansted by night train, train, and bus

6Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Stansted via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 5h 23m.

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