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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Manchester is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 20h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Cologne to Manchester?

The distance between Cologne and Manchester is 456 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £130 - £600.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cologne to Manchester is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £600 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 20h 17m.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 11:50 PM in Cologne and 10:50 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Cologne to Manchester train arrive?

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

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

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Cologne to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Manchester by plane, train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CGN - MAN
4h 4m
£46–155
Train
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
7h 34m
£138–553
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
14h 39m
£58–119
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
9h 33m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUS - MAN
4h 38m
£65–228
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
5h 44m
£90–231
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
6h 53m
£93–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
20h 17m
£47–119
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 Manchester
10h 34m
£150–214

Cologne to Manchester by train and foot

65Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.3 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Ryanair, Jet2.com, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 34m.

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