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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Cologne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Colchester 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 41m.

How far is it from Colchester to Cologne?

The distance between Colchester and Cologne is 677 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Colchester to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Cologne?

The best way to get from Colchester to Cologne is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 16h 30m.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 10:55 PM in Colchester and 11:55 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Colchester to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
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
6h 41m
€126–519
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STN - CGN
4h 35m
€54–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
16h 30m
€75–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
6h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
6h 53m
€102–389
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
7h 34m
€126–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
5h 29m
€115–391
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbf
6h 13m
€110–378
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LGW - DUS
5h 59m
€117–365
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbf
7h 19m
€77–278

Colchester to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Colchester 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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 16h 30m.

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