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 - €110 and takes 20h 15m.

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 15m and costs €65 - €240.

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 Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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 53m and costs €160 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 53m and costs €160 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 20h 15m.

What is the time difference between Chester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 4:30 PM in Chester and 5:30 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 1748+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
7h 53m
€168–705
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln HbfNj
18h 10m
€60–97
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 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 41m
€90–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
20h 15m
€61–104
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 16m
€172–251
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 15m
€67–232
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 10m
€110–327
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 Hbf
6h 17m
€123–342

Chester to Cologne by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 878.1 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Koeln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Koeln Hbf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 20h 15m.

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