Rome2Rio

How to get fromRugby to Cologneby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Cologne

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Rugby to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    6h 12m
    €165–419

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane MAN - CGN
    5h 44m
    €83–308

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clifton Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus N280 / ...
    19h
    €87–158

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Rugby to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar car
    7h 24m
    €242–297

  5. Fly Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BHX - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain train
    4h 54m
    €95–244

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    6h 54m
    €105–334

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rugby to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar car
    8h 31m
    €130–229

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane STN - CGN
    5h 33m
    €89–332

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain train
    6h 14m
    €126–384

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane LGW - CGN
    5h 27m
    €114–307

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MAN - DUS
    3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain train
    6h 18m
    €137–300

  12. Fly Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHX - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain train
    7h 12m
    €98–376

Rugby to Cologne by train and foot

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€165Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rugby to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 723.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Road to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 19h.

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.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers