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 £85 - £200 and takes 21h 56m.

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 16m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Sutton Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Durham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

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 3m and costs £220 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Cologne to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Durham bus from?

Cologne to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Durham train from?

Cologne to Durham train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Durham?

The best way to get from Cologne to Durham is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £220 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 21h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £320 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Cologne to Durham bus arrive?

Cologne to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Durham?

Durham is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 2:43 AM in Cologne and 1:43 AM in Durham.

Where does the Cologne to Durham train arrive?

Cologne to Durham train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1850+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Durham by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
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 3m
£220–427
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 Victoria to Durhamtrain
7h 32m
£81–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sutton Streetbus 598
21h 56m
£87–195
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
£247–316
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
5h 16m
£88–221
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain 79
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain
11h 55m
£219–436
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 Durhamcar
11h 2m
£142–243
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane DUS - MME
8h 13m
£149–312
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 12m
£90–309
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
8h 7m
£126–269

Cologne to Durham by train

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Distance: 620.4 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Durham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Sutton Street via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 21h 56m.

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