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 18h 55m.

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 24m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

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 8h 1m.

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 8h 1m and costs €220 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Chester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cologne bus from?

Chester to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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 8h 1m and costs €220 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Chester to Cologne bus arrive?

Chester to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 12:12 AM in Chester and 1:12 AM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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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), 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 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
8h 1m
€223–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 55m
€62–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
17h 56m
€128–289
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 13m
€271–340
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 43m
€108–243
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 20m
€146–258
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 24m
€66–255
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 19m
€118–285
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 24m
€143–404
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Köln Hbftrain
7h 35m
€128–379

Chester to Cologne by train and foot

52Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 877.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 18h 55m.

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