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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Cologne?

The distance between Chelmsford and Cologne is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €110 - €370.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Cologne train from?

Chelmsford to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or fly from Chelmsford to Cologne?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Cologne is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the time difference between Chelmsford and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 9:02 AM in Chelmsford and 10:02 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Chelmsford to Cologne train arrive?

Chelmsford to Cologne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
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 27m
€113–362
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
10h 40m
€40–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 3m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 35m
€40–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
15h 38m
€69–107
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 15m
€112–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 20m
€105–335
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
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 1m
€105–327
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
7h 14m
€59–275

Chelmsford to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Cologne.

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Distance: 641.7 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Koeln Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day.

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