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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Cologne?

The distance between Cheltenham and Cologne is 788 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cheltenham to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Cologne train from?

Cheltenham to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Cologne?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h 20m.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 7:23 PM in Cheltenham and 8:23 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Cheltenham to Cologne train arrive?

Cheltenham to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Cheltenham to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
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
7h 55m
€131–539
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
13h 24m
€64–163
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 7m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 22m
€93–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
17h 20m
€73–113
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 15m
€144–211
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 7m
€120–465
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 48m
€120–459
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 55m
€101–384
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
7h 9m
€106–478
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
6h 37m
€76–394
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 53m
€92–354

Cheltenham to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.2 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 20m.

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