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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Germany is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €210 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Germany is to bus and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Germany. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Coach Station, London Victoria and Reichartstr.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Germany. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Berlin Alexanderplatz via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Dortmund Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Colchester to Germany?

The distance between Colchester and Germany is 557 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Germany without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 12h 37m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Colchester to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Germany bus from?

Colchester to Germany bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Germany train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Germany?

The best way to get from Colchester to Germany is to train via Dortmund which takes 12h 37m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 24h 25m.

Where does the Colchester to Germany bus arrive?

Colchester to Germany bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Germany train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2554+ hotels available in Germany.

Colchester to Germany - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Colchester to Germany by bus, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, 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.

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
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 44m
€54–207
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STN - BER
5h 49m
€53–210
Train via Dortmund
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
12h 37m
€169–598
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 Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus
24h 25m
€87–228
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berlincar
10h 46m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LCY - FRA
4h 49m
€126–423
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
5h 37m
€104–326
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
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STN - HAM
5h 9m
€68–211
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 Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf-Bilktrain
6h 59m
€69–301
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
13h 3m
€112–753
Train #2
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 Brussel-Zuid to Berlin Hbftrain
16h 12m
€102–433
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 Berlincar
11h 53m
€206–300

Colchester to Germany by train and subway

14Weekly Services

12h 37mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556.6 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Germany?

You can take a train from Colchester to Berlin Alexanderplatz via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Dortmund Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Berlin Südkreuz train station, and Reichartstr. in around 24h 25m.

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