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 26m.

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 26m 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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Cambridge via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Cologne to Cambridge?

The distance between Cologne and Cambridge is 425 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 which takes 6h 1m and costs £100 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 Koeln Hbf station.

Train or fly from Cologne to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Cologne to Cambridge is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £100 - £350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Cambridge?

Cambridge is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 2:15 AM in Cologne and 1:15 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

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Cologne to Cambridge - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Cambridge by train (Eurostar), night train, train, 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 Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 1m
£109–348
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
4h 26m
£40–180
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 57m
£94–432
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cambridgecar
6h 35m
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 3m
£98–348
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cambridgecar
7h 41m
£107–163
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 41m
£83–270
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
6h 2m
£85–253
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
7h 25m
£65–214

Cologne to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 422.7 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Cambridge via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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