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Manchester to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Cologne takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 32m
Duration
885 km
Distance
€315
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
7h 57m
€236–463

Manchester to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 885.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Köln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 57m.

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