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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €60 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Chester to Cologne?

The distance between Chester and Cologne is 878 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €170 - €850.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Cologne?

The best way to get from Chester to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €170 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the time difference between Chester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 11:33 AM in Chester and 12:33 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Chester to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
7h 55m
€173–823
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
20h 10m
€61–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
16h 30m
€68–182
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
9h 9m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MAN - CGN
5h 14m
€62–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
10h 17m
€171–245
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 40m
€90–284
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 12m
€113–317
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 16m
€119–311
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BHX - CGN
5h 51m
€125–251

Chester to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 878.1 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Köln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 10m.

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