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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €40 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cologne?

The distance between Cambridge and Cologne is 682 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cambridge to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cologne train from?

Cambridge to Cologne train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €85 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €190 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 7:30 PM in Cambridge and 8:30 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Cambridge to Cologne train arrive?

Cambridge to Cologne train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 27m
€88–334
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 17m
€44–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
16h 5m
€75–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 37m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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
6h 34m
€114–404
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 50m
€120–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 39m
€91–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 20m
€91–300
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
6h 59m
€65–251

Cambridge to Cologne by train

32Weekly Trains

6h 27mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 681.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Köln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 5m.

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