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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 21h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €70 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Cologne?

The distance between Carlisle and Cologne is 1070 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Carlisle to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cologne train from?

Carlisle to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Cologne?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 21h 35m.

What is the time difference between Carlisle and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Carlisle. It is currently 11:31 PM in Carlisle and 12:31 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Carlisle to Cologne train arrive?

Carlisle to Cologne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Cologne.

Carlisle to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Cologne by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Carlisle to London Eustontrain
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
9h 18m
€145–530
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
21h 35m
€65–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Bingleytrain
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
18h 24m
€84–126
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Carlisle to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
10h 48m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NCL - DUS
6h 26m
€98–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carlisle to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
12h
€191–284
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 39m
€103–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 9m
€73–288
Train to Newcastle, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCL - CGN
8h 5m
€68–243
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
9h
€101–361

Carlisle to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Cologne.

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Distance: 1,070 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 21h 35m.

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