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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Luton to Cologne?

The distance between Luton and Cologne is 650 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €190 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Luton to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cologne bus from?

Luton to Cologne bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Luton to Cologne?

The best way to get from Luton to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Luton to Cologne bus arrive?

Luton to Cologne bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 12:52 PM in Luton and 1:52 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Luton to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Luton to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 9 ways to get from Luton to Cologne by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Luton Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
16h 10m
€75–112
Train
1. Take the train from Luton 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 40m
€191–404
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 33m
€246–295
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
5h 5m
€114–253
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
5h 19m
€79–301
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 48m
€117–328
Train via London
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
7h 56m
€121–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 40m
€134–249

Luton to Cologne by train

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Distance: 650 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 16h 10m.

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