What is the cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs €35 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Tottenham Hale Station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne?

The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cologne is 504 km.

How do I travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €170 - €430.

How long does it take to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne bus from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne train from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €430 and takes 6h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne bus arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of London Stansted Airport (STN). It is currently 6:31 PM in London Stansted Airport (STN) and 7:31 PM in Cologne.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne train arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Tottenham Hale station.

How do I get a train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly
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1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
1h 39m
€36–175
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Tottenham Haletrain
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 2m
€172–423
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
12h 25m
€72–241
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 15m
€222–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 50m
€59–106
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 23m
€97–185

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 504.3 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stansted Airport to Koeln Hbf via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 2m.

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