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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Darlington to Cologne?

The distance between Darlington and Cologne is 964 km.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €260 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Darlington to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Cologne bus from?

Darlington to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Cologne train from?

Darlington to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Darlington to Cologne?

The best way to get from Darlington to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €260 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €500 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Darlington to Cologne bus arrive?

Darlington to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Darlington and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Darlington. It is currently 11:24 AM in Darlington and 12:24 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Darlington to Cologne train arrive?

Darlington to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Darlington 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
7h 38m
€263–478
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 56m
€79–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to London Victoriabus 815
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
20h 10m
€103–166
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Darlington to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 42m
€292–362
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MME - DUS
6h 59m
€83–493
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
9h 39m
€215–443
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Darlington to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 49m
€187–318
Train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
5h 27m
€106–243
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 14m
€127–298
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MME - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 56m
€170–516
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 39m
€108–346

Darlington to Cologne by train

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Distance: 963.5 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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You can take a train from Darlington to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 20h 10m.

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