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 €70 - €140 and takes 17h 12m.

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 39m 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 €110 - €460.

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 €110 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 12m.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 1:06 PM in Colchester and 2:06 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 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 Streettrain
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
6h 41m
€118–455
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
4h 39m
€54–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus
17h 12m
€74–134
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
6h 29m
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
6h 49m
€99–385
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
7h 36m
€126–185
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
5h 31m
€115–374
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
6h 18m
€111–378
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Köln Hbftrain
7h 19m
€70–311

Colchester to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.9 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 Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h 12m.

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