How to travel from Glasgow to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $629.

Distance: 572 miles (922 km)

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13h 58m

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2.8 - 5.5kg

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from Glasgow to Cologne

How to get from Glasgow to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:40PM25h45
Glasgow
12:25AMCologne
$1131One-way
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FlixBus
10:40PM25h45
Glasgow
12:25AMCologne
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:15PM25h05
Glasgow
10:20PMCologne
$1611One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $83 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cologne:

A bus is $81 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $163 (€133).

A bus is $546 (€446) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cologne costing on average $629 (€513).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 38m.

Bus takes on average 25h 5m.

The distance from Glasgow to Cologne is approximately 572 miles (922 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Cologne is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Cologne:
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with British Airways, Ryanair to go to Cologne by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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