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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Durham is to train and fly which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 5m.

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 5m and costs £75 - £190.

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 24m.

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 which takes 8h 24m and costs £190 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs £190 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 53m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Durham?

Durham is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 7:31 PM in Cologne and 6:31 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 1717+ hotels available in Durham.

Cologne to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Durham by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, 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
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 24m
£193–361
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
7h 6m
£78–245
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain
15h 47m
£122–192
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
£122–251
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to London Victoria Coach Stationbus FlixBus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sutton Streetbus 598
21h 53m
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 5m
£79–187
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
7h 45m
£130–328
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 Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane AMS - NCL
7h 17m
£93–282
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 Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
7h 32m
£110–273

Cologne to Durham by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sutton Street via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal, and London Victoria in around 21h 53m.

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