What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €230 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Koeln Hbf via West Ham station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Cologne is 652 km.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 38m and costs €190 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Cologne train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Cologne train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

What is the time difference between Southend-on-Sea and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Southend-on-Sea. It is currently 8:36 AM in Southend-on-Sea and 9:36 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Cologne train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Cologne train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Southend-on-Sea to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
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 38m
€193–395
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 37m
€85–313
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 8m
€228–268
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
8h 37m
€118–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 16m
€121–222
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 32m
€96–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 18m
€116–345
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
6h 8m
€89–360
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 34m
€93–313
Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LCY - LUX
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
9h 27m
€150–514

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

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Distance: 651.5 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Koeln Hbf via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 38m.

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