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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chorley is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 22h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Chorley is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Chorley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Cologne to Chorley?

The distance between Cologne and Chorley is 479 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Chorley without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 27m and costs £140 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cologne to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chorley train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Chorley?

The best way to get from Cologne to Chorley is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 27m and costs £140 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 22h 57m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Chorley?

Chorley is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:35 AM in Cologne and 6:35 AM in Chorley.

Where does the Cologne to Chorley train arrive?

Cologne to Chorley train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chorley?

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Cologne to Chorley - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Chorley by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CGN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorley
4h 54m
£48–177
Train via Brussels
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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 27m
£143–578
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-NordNj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
16h 33m
£54–101
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chorley
9h 24m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorley
5h 28m
£72–240
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorley
6h 34m
£92–248
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 46m
£98–301
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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
8h 29m
£143–578
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
22h 57m
£49–100
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 Chorley
10h 25m
£155–230

Cologne to Chorley by train and foot

65Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.9 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chorley via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Yarrow Gate via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, London Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 22h 57m.

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