Aberdeen to Cologne by train
Travel from Aberdeen (United Kingdom) to Cologne (Germany) by train (908km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel by train from Aberdeen in the United Kingdom to Cologne in Germany you have two main routes.
First you travel to London. There you change to the Eurostar train to either Paris (France) or Brussels (Belgium).
From Paris (France) or Brussels (Belgium) continue by ICE/TGV/Thalys train to Cologne in Germany.
Sometimes Germany Railways Deutsche Bahn offers special price tickets from London to destinations in Germany. Buy them via the given booking link of Deutsche Bahn.
There are two main routes. Compare them and decide which one feeds your needs best.
- 1Aberdeen (United Kingdom) - London (United Kingdom) - Paris (France) - Cologne (Germany)
- 2Aberdeen (United Kingdom) - London (United Kingdom) - Brussels (Belgium) - Cologne (Germany)
908 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Aberdeen to Cologne, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Cologne - Aberdeen / London - Cologne / London - Düsseldorf / London - Frankfurt am Main / London - Hamburg / London - Hanover / London - Leipzig / London - Munich / London - Nuremberg / London - Stuttgart1 Aberdeen (United Kingdom) - London (United Kingdom) - Paris (France) - Cologne (Germany)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Aberdeen (United Kingdom) to London (United Kingdom)
Travel from Aberdeen to London by direct train connection. The journey time is seven hours. The train ticket price starts at 48 GBP. There are several daily train connections.
Optionally travel comfortable by "Caledonian Sleeper" overnight train. The departure time in Aberdeen is 21:30. The arrival time in London is 08:00. Book your ticket for a seat from 68 GBP. For more privacy book a compartment with a bed from 170 GBP.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Aberdeen to London?
Check times&prices 
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night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
Caledonian Sleeper Aberdeen - London / Caledonian Sleeper London - Aberdeen
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
London - Aberdeen
1b Travelling from London (United Kingdom) to Paris (France)
The Eurostar train from London to Paris is the fastest train connection with a travel time of 2.5 hours. You can buy cheap train tickets from 50 euros. There are up to 18 train connections daily. You can find the exact timetable and ticket prices for the Eurostar high-speed-train by clicking on the booking links.
If you want to travel cheaper, you can travel by bus. The journey time takes considerably longer with about nine hours. But the tickets are much cheaper and start at 14 EUR. Companies like Flixbus offer several bus connections daily - also as a overnight trip. You can get the bus tickets via the booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from London to Paris?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Eurostar (EST)
ferry: Ferry connections that might be helpful.
Dover - Calais
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Paris - London
search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections.
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1c Travelling from Paris (France) to Cologne (Germany)
Travel from Paris to Cologne by direct Thalys high-speed-train. The journey time is 3:20 hours. The train ticket fares start from 32 EUR. There are at least five direct train connections daily.
The departure train station is "Paris Gare du Nord". And the arrival railway station "Köln Hbf".
Another travel route is by ICE or TGV high-speed-train from Paris to Mannheim. In Mannheim you change trains in direction of Cologne. Train tickets are available from 39 EUR. The journey time is five hours.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Cologne?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
IntercityExpress (ICE) / THALYS (THY)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Cologne - Paris
2 Aberdeen (United Kingdom) - London (United Kingdom) - Brussels (Belgium) - Cologne (Germany)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
2a Travelling from Aberdeen (United Kingdom) to London (United Kingdom)
Travel from Aberdeen to London by direct train connection. The journey time is seven hours. The train ticket price starts at 48 GBP. There are several daily train connections.
Optionally travel comfortable by "Caledonian Sleeper" overnight train. The departure time in Aberdeen is 21:30. The arrival time in London is 08:00. Book your ticket for a seat from 68 GBP. For more privacy book a compartment with a bed from 170 GBP.
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Aberdeen to London?
The following links could be interesting for you.
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
Caledonian Sleeper Aberdeen - London / Caledonian Sleeper London - Aberdeen
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
London - Aberdeen
2b Travelling from London (United Kingdom) to Brussels (Belgium)
Travel from London to Brussels by direct Eurostar high-speed-train. The journey time is 1:50 hours. The train ticket price starts at 57 EUR. There are at least 8 train connections daily.
If you want to travel cheaper use a bus. The journey time is 6 hours. The bus ticket price starts at 16 EUR.
Find the exact train and bus schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from London to Brussels?
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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Eurostar (EST)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Brussels - London
2c Travelling from Brussels (Belgium) to Cologne (Germany)
Travel from Brussels to Cologne by direct Thalys or ICE high-speed-train. The journey time is 1:50 hours. The train ticket fare for Thalys trains starts from 16 EUR. Train tickets for the ICE train of Deutsche Bahn start from 18 EUR. There are at least ten direct train connections daily.
The departure train station is "Bruxelles Midi". And the arrival railway station "Köln Hbf".
Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Brussels to Cologne?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
IntercityExpress (ICE) / THALYS (THY)
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Cologne - Brussels
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Do you have questions about the connection between Aberdeen and Cologne? Does something not work as it should? Just ask in our forum and get competent answers from our rail travel experts.
Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.
