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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertford to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €55 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hertford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Köln via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Hertford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hertford East and arriving at Köln Hbf via Tottenham Hale Station, London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Hertford to Cologne?

The distance between Hertford and Cologne is 629 km.

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

The best way to get from Hertford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Hertford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Cologne bus from?

Hertford to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hertford to Cologne train from?

Hertford to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from Hertford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hertford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €270 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Hertford to Cologne bus arrive?

Hertford to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Hertford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Hertford. It is currently 10:30 PM in Hertford and 11:30 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Hertford to Cologne train arrive?

Hertford to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

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

Book your Hertford to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Hertford to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

How to get fromHertford to Cologne

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 38m
€89–240
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 42m
€55–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A31 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
16h 13m
€78–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hertford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 16m
€231–272
Train via London St Pancras Intl
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h 41m
€189–390
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hertford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 23m
€124–226
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Finsbury Parktrain
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 23m
€98–235
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 5m
€104–327
Fly Luton Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 26m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
7h 40m
€63–264

Hertford to Cologne by train and subway

33Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hertford to Cologne.

Launch map view

Distance: 629.2 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Hertford East to Köln Hbf via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Köln via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 16h 13m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.