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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Cambridge is to fly which costs £40 - £180 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Cambridge is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Cambridge via Brussels-Nord, Brussel-Zuid and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cambridge?

The distance between Cologne and Cambridge is 426 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Cambridge without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cologne to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Cambridge train from?

Cologne to Cambridge train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cambridge is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 4:00 AM in Cologne and 3:00 AM in Cambridge.

Where does the Cologne to Cambridge train arrive?

Cologne to Cambridge train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 828+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Cologne to Cambridge - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Cambridge by train, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge
5h 52m
£91–286
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
4h 27m
£42–174
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cambridge
6h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge
5h 53m
£114–408
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge
5h 55m
£103–408
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cambridge
7h 34m
£113–163
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridge
5h 50m
£97–299
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridge
6h 10m
£91–282
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
6h 25m
£60–241
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
6h 3m
£78–272

Cologne to Cambridge by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 423.5 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cambridge via Brussels-Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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