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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Köln via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Cologne?

The distance between Hitchin and Cologne is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Hitchin to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Cologne train from?

Hitchin to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train or bus from Hitchin to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 58m.

Where does the Hitchin to Cologne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Hitchin and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Hitchin. It is currently 9:05 AM in Hitchin and 10:05 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Hitchin to Cologne train arrive?

Hitchin to Cologne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
5h 47m
€170–409
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
15h 58m
€56–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hitchin to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 38m
€226–275
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridge Southtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 57m
€59–240
Train via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Stevenage to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 25m
€94–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hitchin to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 45m
€102–197
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 2m
€105–256
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 38m
€110–333
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 7m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 20m
€135–362
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
8h 10m
€74–311

Hitchin to Cologne by train

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Distance: 641.9 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Hitchin to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Köln via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 15h 58m.

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