There are 13 ways to get from Hereford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
- 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
8h 19m€227–522Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 445
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 30m€83–163Bus, train
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 445
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
15h 4m€91–284Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Hereford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 25m€256–317Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h€105–274Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- 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
8h 19m€201–512Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hereford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 34m€144–250Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Hereford to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 5m€135–289Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Hereford to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 46m€86–317Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
7h 35m€173–468Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 32m€113–415Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
8h 11m€163–361Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
7h 53m€145–414
Hereford to Cologne by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Cologne is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Hereford to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs €100 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Newport (S Wales), Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Hereford and Cologne is 878 km.
The best way to get from Hereford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €220 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Hereford to Cologne, including transfers.
Hereford to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.
Hereford to Cologne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
The best way to get from Hereford to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €220 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h 30m.
What companies run services between Hereford, England and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Hereford to Koeln Hbf via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 18h 30m.
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–170
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- National Express
- 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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Hereford to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cologne is 1h ahead of Hereford. It is currently 9:56 PM in Hereford and 10:56 PM in Cologne.
Hereford to Cologne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
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