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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Köln via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Guildford to Cologne?

The distance between Guildford and Cologne is 643 km.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Guildford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Cologne bus from?

Guildford to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Cologne train from?

Guildford to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Guildford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Guildford to Cologne bus arrive?

Guildford to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 6:12 AM in Guildford and 7:12 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Guildford to Cologne train arrive?

Guildford to Cologne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Guildford to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
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
6h 35m
€156–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 20m
€49–90
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 9m
€221–267
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 29m
€81–207
Train via London
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 2m
€93–311
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 18m
€95–185
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
5h 9m
€79–265
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 1m
€85–224
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 57m
€71–256
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 41m
€110–451

Guildford to Cologne by train, subway, and foot

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 642.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Koeln Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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