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 22h 15m.

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 4m and costs £75 - £230.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £130 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m 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 Eurostar, depart from Köln 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 26m and costs £130 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 22h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Durham?

Durham is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 9:25 AM in Cologne and 8:25 AM in Durham.

Where does the Cologne to Durham train arrive?

Cologne to Durham train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 1664+ hotels available in Durham.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Durham by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
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 26m
£132–462
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CGN - NCL
6h 48m
£59–189
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 39m
£68–192
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
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 4m
£78–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
22h 15m
£63–96
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 1m
£164–238
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 17m
£126–358
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 14m
£92–303
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 17m
£70–269

Cologne to Durham by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.6 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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 26m. 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 22h 15m.

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