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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Durham is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 21h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Durham is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Durham. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Durham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Durham?

The distance between Cologne and Durham is 624 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Durham without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 22m and costs £110 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Cologne to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Durham?

The best way to get from Cologne to Durham is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 22m and costs £110 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 21h 28m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Durham?

Durham is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 1:17 PM in Cologne and 12:17 PM in Durham.

Where does the Cologne to Durham train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1679+ hotels available in Durham.

Cologne to Durham - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Durham by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

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 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 Durhamtrain
8h 22m
£117–442
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain
16h 42m
£59–152
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Rotterdamcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
3. Drive from Hull to Durhamcar
16h 28m
£161–249
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Durhamcar
10h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain
8h 24m
£117–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
21h 28m
£63–96
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUS - NCL
5h 6m
£77–211
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane DUS - MME
8h 18m
£116–358
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
7h 13m
£91–303
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 22m
£69–244
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 48m
£88–306

Cologne to Durham by train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.6 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Durham via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Durham University via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria Coach Station in around 21h 28m.

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