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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Köln via Black Boy PH, London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Watford to Cologne?

The distance between Watford and Cologne is 619 km.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €150 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Watford to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Cologne bus from?

Watford to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Cologne train from?

Watford to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Watford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Watford to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €150 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Watford to Cologne bus arrive?

Watford to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Watford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 12:36 AM in Watford and 1:36 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Watford to Cologne train arrive?

Watford to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Watford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, car ferry, or subway

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Train
best
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
5h 44m
€156–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
15h 16m
€55–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 37m
€222–268
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
4h 54m
€77–267
Train via Watford station
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 7m
€94–327
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 45m
€98–190
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain
2. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 59m
€60–288
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
4h 58m
€92–234
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
5h 31m
€105–245
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 10m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 20m
€109–428

Watford to Cologne by train and foot

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5h 44mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 619.3 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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