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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Cologne is to fly and line 41 train which takes 5h 2m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Cologne. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Cologne?

The distance between Gateshead and Cologne is 763 km.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Gateshead to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Cologne bus from?

Gateshead to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Gateshead to Cologne?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 21h 25m.

Where does the Gateshead to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gateshead and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Gateshead. It is currently 7:00 AM in Gateshead and 8:00 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Gateshead to Cologne train arrive?

Gateshead 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 Gateshead to Cologne?

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Gateshead to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 41 train

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There are 9 ways to get from Gateshead to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Newcastle to Düsseldorf International Airport, line 41 train
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1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 2m
€91–235
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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
8h 27m
€256–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N280 / ...
21h 25m
€95–152
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
23h 7m
€120–490
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
6h 29m
€140–331
Fly Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 45m
€97–358
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
6h 2m
€114–271
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gateshead to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 15m
€293–371
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gateshead to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
11h 22m
€181–303

Gateshead to Cologne by train

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Distance: 763 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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